Have you explored any other markets? 

Ohio is a popular market for people in your situation. 

The market shifts, strategies evolve, and if you’re not learning, you’re falling behind.So I made it a habit:Reading at least one real estate or business book a month.Listening to podcasts while driving instead of music.Watching YouTube breakdowns of market trends.Getting advice from investors who’ve been in the game longer than me.The more I learned, the more confident I became.

What markets are you interested in investing in, your target market?

Fit my design aesthetic and target market better. 

To answer your question about the market, well it's all over the place!

Cash flow is tight in some markets, so run the numbers carefully before jumping in.Seller Financing or Assumable Loans – Some sellers are open to creative financing, meaning you might be able to put less down or get a better interest rate than today’s market offers.

I'm curious how fellow investors are thinking about this scenario.If mass job displacement occurs:How would rental markets respond when income stability vanishes?

Also, how'd you narrow down your search to these two markets? 

You can download the list and skip trace it to get contact info, multiple phone numbers, mobile only and/or emails as well.You can also join Facebook groups in the areas you're marketing in for REI.