These moves could spur further economic growth in the area, create jobs, and possibly attract more tech investments, all of which could have ripple effects on commercial real estate and local housing markets.For investors, this development could present opportunities in both residential and commercial real estate, especially with the potential influx of new employees and businesses to support these expanding operations.

Criteria can include location, population growth, job diversity, amenities, desirability of bedrooms and bathrooms, size, and comparable rents in the neighborhood.

@Maurice SmithColumbus is a good alternative to west coast appreciation, the numbers still make sense if long term growth is still the #1 priority 

@Jason Fitzwater for me, it was personal use (limited) and the ability to go up on a weekend and tackle smaller projects.

You are just starting out. you want to invest out of state, not locally.You want to skirt/evade the law.You want to engage in a rent model that requires a hands on referee at all times, remotely.You want a rent model that has strangers living with each other, raping/murdering/stealing from/harassing each other, without any ability to intervene.  

It’s a tried-and-true way to build long-term wealth, with tax benefits like depreciation and the ability to leverage financing.

Is there appreciation growth potential or has that capped.2.

Negative cash flow will significantly stunt your ability to scale.

@Zachary Kersh if you can live anywhere, look for strong growth areas and then research opportunities, salary ranges and cost of living to see where you would net the most from your job.

Cities like Minneapolis, Boston, and Atlanta are showing how public parks can do more than provide green space—they can drive commercial development and job growth.