I focus on Columbus, Ohio, which has seen significant growth, especially with tech giants like Intel, Meta, Amazon, and Google setting up operations, driving up property prices and job opportunities.

The RTP area, comprising cities like Raleigh, Durham, and Cary, is an attractive option for several reasons:Strong job market and population growth, driven by the tech, research, and education sectors, ensuring consistent rental demand.More affordable home prices compared to Charlotte, allowing for better cash flow from rental income.Areas like Cary, Apex, and parts of Raleigh have newer construction townhomes/condos that fit your criteria.Potential for long-term equity growth, as the region is seeing steady appreciation.Some recommended areas to consider near RTP:Cary (especially newer developments like Amberly)ApexNorth RaleighDurham (for slightly lower prices)Charlotte is also a solid option, though it may be more expensive:Strong financial/banking sector driving job and population growth.Higher home prices but potentially higher rents as well.Newer townhome/condo developments in areas like Ballantyne, University City, and South End.Robust long-term equity growth potential, but higher entry costs.

In a drive able distance to where I live in South Carolina.

I put some constraints on potential purchase area (mine was 15 minute drive from where I live and a safe neighborhood).

Homes that appeal to our target tenant segment range from $320,000 to $475,000, so the supply of housing we target remains almost the same regardless of how many new homes are built.DemandPopulation growth drives housing demand.

Then uploaded to my Google Drive so I can take them anywhere. 

I have all of the drive to be successful in this business and I have finally taken action.

While he should have been educating himself in real estate principles, finance and law, he was instead learning about weasel clauses, driving for dollars. and what color postcards to mail out. 

They live in an expensive house in an expensive neighborhood, they drive a car they owe money on, and they complain that their wife doesn't let them invest anything in real estate.

Need to buy Class A assets in cities where there is demand and population growth and  also diverse industries to drive job growth..or  buy in a  barrier island where there is no more land which can built upon