Originally posted by @Jake Stuttgen:For rental properties make sure the zip codes will allow for cash flowOther things to look at for area identification...DemographicsPopulationEmployers in the areaSchoolsCrime rateJob Diversity How do you determine if a zip code will allow for cash flow?

An urban, racially and ethnically diverse neighborhood with high rises and 6 flats and single family homes on small lots....and the richest county in Michigan generally filled with woods, lakes, and suburban homes on large lots. 

The Arizona Republic recently covered ASU's economic forecast for the state.These Cliff Notes (below) support what I've shared when speaking to investor groups outside of Arizona:Arizona's economy is strong and growth will continue, but at a slower rateOur population will grow by about 300 people a day (110,000 during the year)Our economy is diverse and no longer dependent on 1 or 2 industriesUnemployment remains lowHere is an excerpt from the Arizona Republic article, written by Rachel Leingang:"Arizona's economy is still growing, but growth likely will be slower in 2020 than in the previous two years, an annual economic forecast from Arizona State University predicted Wednesday.Arizona likely will continue attracting new residents at one of the highest rates in the country next year, though that could be a smaller total number amount than in 2018 and 2019.And the state should remain among the leading growth states in the country, according to the forecast by Lee McPheters, an economics professor at ASU and director of the JPMorgan Chase Economic Outlook Center.Many signs are positive for Arizona: Unemployment remains low.

I like to have diversity when it comes to friends.

Very encouraging to see so many diverse and talented engineers in this thread!

Banks are scrutinizing loans, they have all but eliminated construction loans, some smaller investors are getting hurt on rent collection cans can’t evict.Larger investors with a diverse portfolio are somewhat protected, at least around here.

I'm in Atlanta and for us, location, population, jobs and diversity of jobs are clearly the key factors in mitigating COVID-19. 

Market values are difficult to get a grip of with how diverse the neighborhoods are here.

The trend toward flat roofs is just silly in most areas (bc it causes water diversion problems, which then cause a myriad of other problems).

That is one of the reasons that getting diverse information from as many sources as possible is key to being truly educated on any subject.