When considering OOS investing, look for markets with strong economic fundamentals, such as job growth, population growth, and low unemployment rates.

Low cost, low appreciation markets seem to greatly simplify the equation of getting to a retirement amount of $4,000 - $5,000 per month.A lot of people here like to not go to the cheapest markets but instead those showing solid fundamentals for appreciation.

You're working the fundamentals of the business.

Indy is not only a good cash flow market but has strong economic and demographic fundamentals such as growing population, jobs and  modern, diverse industry whereas St Louis and Birmingham are pretty stagnant.

I'd look at the city fundamentals more when deciding where you want to go. 

@Scott GallowayFollow the fundamentals.

I recommend setting up a digital filing system to track all expenses, income, and important documents.Effective communication is fundamental.

Excellent point Jake,I've always said that being successful in business isn't really that hard if you understand the fundamentals.

Columbus has much stronger economic and demographic fundamentals and a more modern, diverse economy.

I have toyed with the idea of using the '12 month buyback guarantee' but don't know if that will get me much ahead, unless there is just some bad fundamentals with the location of the house.