Mary’s Counties.)The market here is often driven by government and military employees due to the proximity of Patuxent River Naval Air Station and government agencies in DC, The Southern is known for larger lot sizes, single-family homes, and a mix of new developments and older properties.

I have a duplex in Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania which currently cash flows 800-900 a month.

I have a single family home in Los Angeles County, Antelope Valley. 

Quote from @River Sava: Welcome Dan! 

It's a 1972 ranch with a superb location with elevation and views of almost the whole west valley of Phoenix and specifically downtown.

I can't speak for TX but I have seen areas near my base in Tampa (example Crystal River) go on the list, and then disappear. 

Welcome from the other side of the Valley!

I also think it's dangerous to bank on appreciation, but in the valley most neighborhoods are appreciating at rates better than 10% annual. 

I'm located in the Delaware Valley (NJ/PA/DE) area. 

Rahul,Have you had a chance to look at Condo's in Lincoln Park, River North or South Loop.