It's economically depressed but stabilizing, rents are climbing to a bit over half what they are in Asheville, and there are distressed sellers there who aren't getting multiple offers on their property.

@Idris HaroonStart a spread sheet and what might happen if the market collapsed in a nightmare scenario.If your property values tanked 30% and half your tennants stopped paying because it's the great depression 2.0, what's your play?

Raw state are properties that are in need of major rehab.

Psilocybin will be even bigger as it has even broader medical benefits - alzheimer's, addiction, depression and anxiety plus its not habit forming. 

Americans have a verrrry broad sense of what a 'reasonable' commute is (as you clearly know lol)  so you may be surprised at what you can find within a couple hours' drive of major employment centers.If you're not going to be able to self-manage, or just don't want to: Look out of state!

Fortunately I like my teaching job anyway.I'm not trying to scare or depress anyone, just expressing caution.Suzanne

Being laid off and not working led to depression and feeling like less of a man and she didn't understand.. since then she has became very insecure and very jealous.. i have to walk with my head down when we go to stores so she dont think im looking at other females.. and i have begged her to support me and start learning about investing with me but she wont.. i want a better life im tired of the life ive been living for the past 35 years and i know real estate can give me a better one.. has anyone else been in this position?

I have personally seen people inherit a sizable amount of money and make poor decisions that later lead to a lot of regret and even depression.

Look for 4-plexes in communities 60-90 minutes outside of major RE Markets. 

The cap rates are depressing on just about everything.