I'm concerned that given how insane / saturated the real estate market is around here, there is almost no such thing good deal in Seattle / Edmonds.B) Wait and see if values drop, then potentially buy on the dip (we have been waiting for a year to move - not crazy about this option since it involves waiting another year, and maybe being wrong about the downturn).C) Tell my wife to suck it up, sell our house in Lynnwood so we can leverage that capital for REI as well, then rent somewhere in Seattle or Edmonds for our primary residence.

Fayetteville isn't on the map more because there is zero appreciation, the deals are good for cash flow but not great compared to other markets, and in the last few years its' become quite saturated.

Photography is kind of a saturated market where I am, but if you can make it work, perfect.

Although, I hear Centerpoint is getting saturated.

The law of economic always applies to any business and the more saturated(buys and sellers) something becomes the less effective it is in the future. 

I also have the freedom to explore new territories that I can consider investing in RE while I am doing my normal duties.With that said, I love the opportunities of real estate and I hope to saturate myself more into this incredible world.

Downtown LA is saturated with these types of businesses that will offer a "cash discount" on their products/services in order to pay less taxes when they report their income. 

I have posted on FB in the past about my especially interesting REI situations, and I don't expect all my friends to understand, but since I do not saturate anyone's feed, I doubt anyone is annoyed.

As far is choosing city to invest in, do you just randomly say “let’s invest in Jacksonville,” or did you do some research on upcoming cities that are not too saturated yet?

Because of the current market situation Prices are very saturated and tough to get meat in the bone for equity ( not saying is not possible, it is, and definitely you can still get good deals there.