If you're not sure where Joplin is, it's almost the most SW you can get, near the Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas border.

I will take your advice and offer hotel stays for my crew and perhaps a trip to Mexico since the home is not too far from the border.

That's simply called speculation (also known as gambling)!

You could always take your funds and make a run for the RE border when you leave the company.Anyways, I guess my point is, you can't make just broad-brushed recommendations.

Immigration - Seal up the damn border.

It also has much more favorable laws for landlords than the other side of the state border as well.No matter which market you end up targeting, be sure to thoroughly vet the teams you are considering working with, including a visit.

And you are willing to gamble that you are going to win? 

I wanted to say that although my partner and do the majority of our building on Long Island in New York, we own 36 acres located in York, SC. just over the border from Charlottes airport.

I agree to start smaller, but this is a good deal for this area but its a gamble and i don't have the experience like you mention, Trying to think of other things to do with property (rent or airbnb) Anthony - i have been thinking about a cheap renovation of changing the windows out, adding the third bedroom, changing cabinet doors and painting cabinets, remodel of the existing baths.

Its like how border collies herd sheep.