As far as the brokerage, I own my own company and I can tell you it is a requirement that every agent under me joins the local board, state board, and national board as well as pays the MLS dues. 

I was just reaching out to see if anyone knew of any regional/national lenders that do small balance loans.

Close proximity to national parks is also nice. 

So far, my research shows a good mix of demographics, population, incomes, AND the crime stats seem pretty low... lower than the national average.Anyone investing in Appleton, WI and willing to share your thoughts/experience?   

The Mexican government has no interest or desire to nationalize these properties but, in any case, doing it would be nothing short of economical and political suicide.

For schools, Omaha has an excellent public school system and has multiple counties with nationally ranked high-schools.

Leaning towards short term rentals to start then transitioning to long term for less stress over time.My goal is to have 'passive' income equal to double the national median salary.now my questions for yall.1. does all of the above make sense?

Cleveland currently has one of the lowest price/rent ratios in the Nation, with the average home price being $107k and the average rent being $1,416/Mo.

My son went to a top public university (was ranked in top 5 nationally) to get a German degree.  

Rental prices for a 3bd/2ba/2cg home 1500-2000sqft can easily range from $1,800-2,600 per month. 4) Major employers in Central NM include Sandia National Labs, Los Alamos National Labs, Kirtland Air Force Base, FBI, US Federal Government, State of New Mexico, ABQ Public Schools, University of New Mexico, Central NM Community College, Presbyterian Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Lovelace Healthcare, UNM Hospitals/Cancer Center/Level I Trauma Center/Regional Medical Center, Netflix Studios & Film Industry, Solar Panel Manufacturing & Renewable Energy Industry, Meow Wolf, Amazon Fulfillment and Distribution Centers, etc.