the population is booming and gentrification is in full swing...meaning, rents are up...way up.

The city's booming rental market driven by a growing population promises a consistent cash flow.

We can do some of the legwork ourselves to cut cost - we have flipped houses and built two new homes before but we had the misfortune of starting in 2005 and ending very abruptly in 2008. 

The housing market experienced an unprecedented boom during the low interest rate period, leading to inflated prices and unsustainable growth.

I know small towns around DFW that are in need of nurses, so that those places are booming with AirBnB investors.And to reiterate don't overthink, I know for a fact, because is time wasted that you might not recover.When moving, the best is to have a guided hand to your side so look for that one, a friend, a family, a colleague, classmate, or even a realtor (don't get into the sales pitch and make sure that he provides what you are looking for).

Good quick read on several cities that witnessed home values appreciate aggressively during the Pandemic that are now softening.

As the population continues to grow and more high income earners move here to work at Toyota, Boom, etc. the average purchase price will continue to rise making it even more difficult for first time buyers to break into the market.

There are some surrounding counties that have seen a major boom in appreciation over the past couple years but Springfield is not one of them.

It's all a part of the boom/bust real estate cycle in resort areas. 

BOOM.