When in doubt, I'd say call and ask the tax assessor-collector.

I desire cities that are starting to boom with jobs and population growths that are also landlord friendly.Any recommendations would be much appreciated.

Boom!

Navarre is a small little town now, but it is fixin to boom soon, if you plan on holding for a few years and want a lesser price than Destin, Navarre is they way to go.

That is a growing and booming area for sure, good choice. 

However, as others have said, you write off depreciation, benefit from appreciation, profit from rent increases, and watch your mortgage principal get paid for you.With the exception of the condo boom in Toronto, you've probably noticed that rental housing inventory is generally tight in Ontario.

Yes, Oakland has been booming in price and rents all over.

Maybe not true everywhere, and I know a lot of people are still feeling pain, but we are in a boom time right now.

Hey everyone, the market up here in Toronto, Canada is booming with new build condos that are shoe box size and very expensive.

I subscribe to several economist pubs, including Dent's Boom & Bust.