Not only for the census ending in 2020 but also the projected population from 2020 to 2025.I agree that population increase is important and should be factored in when analyzing a property. 

Of course, every owner's situation is unique and factors like the legal entity involved, purchase date, adequate passive income that can be offset with the cost segregation study, etc., will need to be considered.

Some of it can be temporary, but ideally you'll want to be in markets where it can be sustained (ie. have barriers to entry). 

I could write a whole book on this topic, but this is what came to mind.3) There are a few factors that I consider when picking the city.

Warner Robin's is another great market...there's  an airforce base and it's in close proximity to Macon which makes it ideal.

Look at factors like proximity to jobs, schools, transportation hubs, etc.

A HELOC offers flexibility and lower interest rates, which can be ideal if you’re looking for short-term financing with lower payments during construction.

While turnkey properties are more commonly used for DSCR loans due to their immediate cash flow, fixer-upper properties can still qualify depending on a few factors. 

This will help you understand the qualifying requirements, key factors to consider when purchasing, and how to assess whether a property might be a good investment at first glance.

Ideally you would put only one persons name on the mortgage unless you absolutely had to have both to qualify.