I mean what's not to like, I got decent healthcare, matching 401k (which I could control and trade with) and other great benefit.

I am a Project Manager by trade and have a construction, finance, and healthcare background.

- Kind of like eating an elephant, one bite at a time.I look forward to meeting you and doing some fun things in the real estate world.Just a FWI before I go, I do have a full time job in the healthcare industry which allows me to live kind of from paycheck to paycheck, usually always struggling to make all the bills, Don't have anything coming from that- If your in the same boat and want to get some deals done and get out of "THE RAT RACE" real estate is the place to do it- the only bad deal is the one you did not pursue.Once you pursue a deal you are going to know if it is a winner!!

Like you, I attended graduate school in a healthcare-related field.  

My background is in healthcare sales and marketing.

That would have to be fixed firstThink about health care costs.

My goal is to work myself and my husband into full self-employment within 5-7 years with a target income that includes having to pay full price for health care.

And yes, I have even been involved in segment's of Health Care Industry. 

As for cities, the health care demographic goes where it pays.   

CBO says that the new health care will also cost most people 8.9% more.