Everything Brian mentions is accurate, and I will follow up with for most investors it is trajectory of growth over length of growth.  

It's probably a good thing, but as you can see, the theme here is growth management -- can they keep growing successfully, or will they encounter sheering forces that cause a problem?

Finding the true appreciation rate for specific towns can be a bit tricky, but you can start by looking at historical sales data, talking to local realtors, or even checking out some online tools that track market trends.If the condos you’re eyeing aren’t meeting the 2% rule, it might be worth reconsidering or at least getting a more detailed breakdown of potential long-term appreciation and other benefits, like tax advantages or rental demand growth in the area.

•Safety and Growth: McAllen, for instance, has been ranked among the top 5 safest cities in the U.S. since 2020.

Kyle has a lot of development underway as their mayor is very progressive and has been pushing multiple initiatives to attract business and growth (including tesla) 

The other thing is that when roots get in once, they can get in forever, and a tree cut down can still have root growth until all energy stored is exhausted.

They simply ruled on the ambiguity of the CZO, and said that if the voters wanted to amend the ordinance with specific instructions they are well within their right to do so, but since the CZO has no such restrictions are currently written, they cannot be banned.Everyone here would do well to read the court's own words on the subject before declaring STR regulation dead in NH:"Lastly, we decline to contemplate any policy considerations regarding the effect of STRs on the community when our task is to interpret the plain language of the Town’s ordinance.

And then adjust for the growth in prices across time OR/AND adjust for price difference across distance if going a little further out than ideal.

The macroeconomics is booming - lots of job growth, population growth, and companies moving and developing out here like Intel, Meta, Amazon, Honda, etc.

The metrics for long term growth that made investors turn to Columbus still hold true and most of the job creation projects, like intels micro chip factory https://time.com/6140476/intel-building-factory-ohio/ haven't even been completed yet.