I would avoid Pecos, it is on the western edge of the Permian and is almost 100% tied to O&G.

I have multiple STRs in Outer Banks and in Western North Carolina - this state has a lot to offer! 

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A good deal is a good deal no matter where we live, so we won't shy away from what else is going on outside Western Washington. 

I realize a big part of this is waiting and watching for a great deal, which I'm doing (using New Western) and will stay patient with.

I, like many, ventured a good distance to purchase my first property. 1000 miles away from LA to be exact, in a much smaller town, and one of the most western in the continental US, Port Orford, Oregon. 

Dan Powers - New Western Acquisitions

Not as many options out your way but you should definitely check out the Western Mass REIA in West Springfield.  

I'm not in Grass Valley but looking to invest in Sacramento maybe in the next year or two and going for appreciation in western states vs. continuing in Midwest. 

Given your location it seems that an addition of that size would definitely add a good amount of equity compared locations towards the western side of the state, but it's always good to run figures for your specific property.