West Valley cities like Buckeye and Avondale, East Valley spots like Apache Junction and Mesa, or growing areas like Casa Grande and Maricopa are worth exploring.

I have family in Houston, Dallas, and the Valley, I was networking with brokers in San Antonio, but the Taxes seem to be quite high as well in that State, although much favorable laws/regs on the landlord side.

.: Hi there, my STR in the Hudson Valley, NY is currently insured with Proper.

@Edward James smith theres a great meetup at The Black Diamond in Spokane Valley, third Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm. https://reinetworking.com/Reach out anytime, I work with a lot of investors in the area and would be happy to discuss ideas.

Phoenix metro is essentially East Valley good, West Valley not as good. 

I hope to make it out to some investor meetups in the Treasure Valley this year.

I am in the Lehigh Valley.

Columbus has been pretty solid for investors - we're seeing steady growth without the crazy peaks and valleys of bigger markets.

There is no such absolute rule or mandate for REI - it is up to you on your comfort level with your cash flow versus total investment versus appreciation potential.If I followed that rule, I would have missed out on a LOT of great opportunities over the years.We bought a house in Jones Valley in 2017 with negative cash flow - why? 

Hey Chris, welcome to the Valley.. and what a leap you’ve made, going from the East Coast’s fast pace to the wide-open spaces of Gilbert and Phoenix!