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However, I have no idea how to choose from the remaining cities, it seems there are a lot of potential options:- Midwest - Michigan (ie: Grand Rapids) seems to have options, also seeing Columbus Ohio and Indianapolis coming up- Reno - I've seen mentioned several times on here- Pittsburgh / Philadelphia / Twin Cities - All mentioned as lower cost to get started, and seem to be experiencing growthI'd ideally like to find a place that has strong potential for future growth, a diversified economy, and I don't mind living in (being close to nature would be a plus). 

Looks like we are heading toward to the simular situation as you had.

Usually you're falling somewhere in the $150-$200 range, but you really need to understand this number and how to determine it.The market, in general, in Detroit is rapidly appreciating.

I struggled to wrap my head around, 5 calls a week, at first.

Perhaps possibility but the complexities of showing and selling/renting all at the same time can make your head spin.

Once interest rates start to head South will switch from BDC's to mortgage REITs whose underlying loan assets (agency debt) will increase in value as interest rates fall and should also generate 20 to 30% yearly returns.

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I’ve been working with my local credit union for the past few years, so I’ll head there. 

I'm headed to work now.