This may rule out taking any further steps. 4) Compliance is something you must strictly adhere to if you are get awarded the credits-specifically the affordability component--LIHTC Developments must serve individuals whose combined household income is at or below 60% of the Area Median Income.

Households bringing in over $200k now are common. 

Add in a few post WW2 development booms focused on returning GIs, retirees, and tourism and the result was mostly single-family homes and large apartment and condominium complexes. 

Some good metrics to look at:Median home priceMedian household incomeMedian rent price (specific to bedrooms/bathrooms or square footage)Population growthFor cashflow: price:rent ratioFor appreciation: look for significant economic drivers (large scale employers, tourist attractions, development/construction, employers moving in, etc.)

.#6: Markets with the most employment growth projected for the next 5 years#10: Markets with a high proportion of residents who rent their homes#14: Markets with the most population growth projected for the next 5 years#15: Markets with the most household growth projected for the next 5 years#17: Markets where renting is more affordable than owning a home#19: Markets with the most employment growth in 2022Check out the Methodology section for details on each of these rankings.

Right now my household budget to survive costs $921 a week.  

That is common with condominiums.

I can't get one on one of my properties because I don't have insurance there (HOA has their own condominium policy) and it seems that they're only offered as an add-on.

The better you know the city: the schools, the areas with high crime, what’s becoming trendy, where the new developments are going and which malls are closing etc.... the easier it is to know whether a property is a good buy or not.Regarding what to look for in a market is sound fundamentals: a strong economy, jobs, population growth, jobs, new construction (but hopefully not outpacing demand), natural geography, climate, desirability, solid unemployment rates, jobs, high household incomes relative to home prices (affordability) and jobs, but mostly jobs.By those metrics I think Seattle looks good, minus the affordability factor.

People with permanent housing vouchers tend not to move often, so you should compare vacancy in both property size, type (detached/apartment), and payment source as much as possible.Generally, you might want to consider just sitting down with your insurance rep/broker and your own household finances to get a handle on what's covered and what you're seeing for expenses in your own home.