Step 3 Look at other criteria such as migration trends, transportation infrastructure improvements, look at outlying areas of boom towns, areas that attack business startups and jobs, and areas that are transitioning from one economic class to a higher class (gentrification).

@Justin Heitter yes, lose the jeep since you have two other means of transportation that are paid for.

The low gas (i.e. transportation ) cost helped to create a super-low inflation not experienced early. 

There is county property in Hayward that is pro growth and so close to public transportation too.

the best hoods are close to subways/trains/ public transportations/ large strip malls (think home depot/walmart).

I am two years out of college and it is clear to me that there has got to be a better way to financial freedom then my current situation, hence why I am here, and looking to make my first investment property purchase within the next two years.A little background on myself:BA in Accounting but looking to make a transition to finance (sitting for CFA I in Dec.)Working full time in Boston, MA and have a weekend job, making about 55k total (hoping to land a new job soon that will up my annual income).Paying about 1500/mo. in student loans (I know this is crazy but I've never missed a payment and I plan on refinancing by the end of this year, just looking to build my credit a little more before I refi.)Paying around 600 in rent every month.No car at the moment because i can use public transportation at the moment.Credit score currently hovering around 700 looking to get it closer to 750 by the time I buy a multifamily.I live pretty frugally at the moment, and can even make some more cuts to save even more every month.

US Express is a top five trucking company that just went public (again) and Covenant Transport is another large trucking company. 

Is there any Public Transportation , and if there are buses their where is the nearest stop to the subject site.  

It has its problems, but there are still deals there, and you have the transportation options.

Also transportation, warehousing, education and medical employers in area.