, I agree with Lauren that you should hold on to the Boulder rental, as it’s such a great market: easy to find quality tenants/ high demand, rents are increasing, supply is always going to be limited by open space protection and geography, diverse and recession-resistant job market, etc.

It is a cheaper market, landlord friendly, and a large city with diversity of employment and neighborhoods to suit all. 

(Investigate the presence of Fortune 100 companies and industry diversity, using resources like metropolitan council reports and broker websites (e.g., CBRE, Colliers).)Affordability: Ensure household income has grown at least 1% YoY for the past 20 years.

West Philly can be a very diverse market and its important you understand it well.If you ever want to talk RE, feel free to reach out anytime!

Market Reach: Access different markets and cater to diverse consumer preferences.4.

Crystal Beach is okay for me, but my wife prefers Galveston where it's more diverse and less controversial, political flags everywhere. 

Columbus, Ohio offers a diverse range of properties that can be excellent opportunities for value development.

My portfolio is pretty diverse so happy to chat rehabbing or any other investment strategies you may be thinking about.

Your approach of considering multi-family properties or homes that need some work shows a strategic mindset.Among the areas you've listed, there are several investor-friendly markets:San Antonio, TX: Offers diverse real estate options with potential for both multi-family properties and fixer-uppers.

There are two variations to this residence, (one larger than the other) to accommodate different income levels and diverse family types.