If your goal is financial freedom, choosing the right location is the most important investment decision you will make because it affects all long-term income aspects, including:Whether rents keep pace with inflation is crucial.

Traveling healthcare workers often work 2nd or 3rd shift so blackout curtains and a sound machine are nice.

The local economy is supported by several diverse sectors, including healthcare, manufacturing, and retail, which sustain employment levels and underpin rental demand.

I have gone all in investing in this area, with the military population, tourism demand, healthcare population, etc - it is attractive for so many reasons.

I’m a pre-grad student diving into real estate to reach financial freedom.

After 25+ years of acquiring and managing our rental properties,  the "compelling reason" to sell is just freedom, peace of mind, reduced liability, and guaranteed income from an annuity. 

The same goes for creating wealth and or financial freedom.

I would love to hear your thoughts because I want to accelerate my path to freedom!

Posting the same question in multiple forums.After reading through, I learnt the lessons and applied it as regards questions I would normally ask about my interest in wholesaling as a strategy to starting in the Real Estate Industry, I realize a whole lot of persons had same questions and I learnt from the Responses on the various discussions.It also changed my perspective in the way I approached the vets in the house, right now I just want to connect, I mean we are seeking financial freedom and for most of us that is time to do what we want and if I don't have regards for your time by being valuable to you, then I don't regard you enough.

Ohio (Columbus, Cleveland): Offers more bang for your buck with steady rental needs, thanks to schools and healthcare.