Still, maybe a single or double is better than striking out while trying for a home run, especially in the beginning?

Population isn't always an indication, but it's for sure one of the filters I use when identifying a market, and will typically strike my interest if I see numbers that are super bad, or super good - leading to my desire to do more research on a specific market.

Which strikes me as a good place to be.

There are neighborhoods in Tucson that are strikingly progressive and liberal, specifically near downtown and the university.

It’s incredibly rare statistically but you feel pressure to participate because everyone does, and “what if” lightening actually strikes.

"if" he goes to install a sprinkler system, what "if" he strikes Black-Gold, a bubbling-crude!

So while the top 15% of investors strike the location jackpot, most are not and that appreciation has also been eaten up by the afforementioned.

You're on the right path education yourself before you strike!

He also strikes me as the kind of individual who genuinely enjoys being miserable.

(Pets accepted on a case by case basis)"  If you might accept them, just strike the first part.