Big companies expanding in the area means employment and a strong tenant pool and high occupancy rates.

Keep in mind that you'll need to qualify full doc (DTI, employment history and income will all come into play) and the property typically needs to be titled to yur personal name, not an entity. 

Population is growing and the job market is strong (major employers developing like Intel, Amazon, Meta, etc.)

Ongoing construction projects valued between $26 billion and $30 billion fuel employment opportunities.

It's understandable that you're seeking to invest in real estate to secure your financial future.Background and Financial Situation:Given your circumstances of having $150k in cash from an inheritance, a credit score of 756, and a year of work history, you're in a relatively strong position to begin your real estate investment journey.Strategies Considerations:Out-of-State Investing:Investing in areas with lower property values and employing the BRRRR strategy can be a viable approach.

There are many other contrasts to these loan types but that is for another post. 

The city is experiencing rapid growth, leading to a high demand for housing and employment opportunities.

LTR, MTR and STR work in most larger markets (~top 30-40 cities by pop, or be proximity to metros/attractions/employers).

Could be your housekeeper.I've found that condos that employ an on-site agent who lives at the complex typically have higher dues because it is not cost effective to do so.

Contrast that with many other countries like Mexico, where you don't have that cheap financing and the real estate inflation that goes with it.