Also, since we're only a few hours from the crazy Seattle RE market, some investors have migrated over to this side of the mtns to try and buy SFR/duplex/MF etc that are or may appear to be better deals than what they can find in their 'hood.

There is a steady stream of migration into Missoula, 1,100 people moved to Missoula last year.

One of the companies I contacted mentioned that if they use just heat  it can make the bedbugs migrate through to the next unit since the heat takes some time to reach the correct temperature.

I have been migrating some of my portfolio to MTR and have found it just works better with certain areas. 

The closest we're starting to see in 2021 is a migration of deals to periphery markets that are near highly successful vacation rental hotspots.

Also you will have to get used to buying in bulk since sheets get much more expensive when not buying by the case.Towels on the other hand we have begun migrating to Costco brand hospitality towels which are about what I am already paying with Standard textile but available quickly and sometimes even better quality.

There are so many factors that drive appreciation.You're going to need to look at demographics, jobs, migration, crime rates, average household income, etc.

I'm hoping the whole area around Xavier picks as new business move in and people continue to migrate to the more cost effective cities like Cinci.   

Regarding your question - Everyone's mileage may vary depending on what you goals are, risk tolerance, and how active you want to be in your investing.I've done a little of everything in the investing space and migrated toward Limited and General Partner side of Syndications - Primarily Multifamily with a few other asset classes as well. 

Bay Area specific (San Franciso even more specifically) was affected by the pandemic and tech work related migration.