3- Job Market Growth is still strong in ATX 4- Population growth continues although not at the same pace as the pandemic. 5- Supply side problem - Builders overbuilding creating downward pressure on housing prices. 

The city’s diverse economy and growing population create a steady stream of tenants, and the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) works well with landlords, making inspections and rent payments a smooth process.

Therefore, choosing the right investment city is the most critical decision you'll make.Critical factors for an investment city that will enable financial freedom:Cities with a population >1M: Start with cities with a metro population greater than 1M**.** Small towns may rely too much on a single business or market segment.

Its population reached 1,700,000.  

Underwriters will look at the population density of the surrounding area.

You will probably be handling more tenant disputes, talk the tenants through gaining their footing in the world again with money, bill paying, interacting with the general population, etc.  

Everyday mid-sized cities with growing populations have people traveling to them for all sorts of reasons.

Hello everyone: I currently own a long term rental duplex in Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada, which is cottage country and about 20,000 population normally.

A few general tips - look for markets with strong economic growth - job growth, population growth, network with other investors in your area and check which states they are investing in, for out-of-state investing - work with someone who has your best interests at heart and is also an investor who can easily plug you in with their network (GCs, lenders, PMs).

There's so many catalysts for population and job growth (Intel, Honda, Amazon, Nationwide Hospital, etc).