What is next is getting back in the market and creating more opportunity for our clients to ride the next market upcycle.

Quote from @Bud Meacham: The market is very competative in California.

I wanted to see what markets have both a relatively high rent-to-price ratio and high appreciation.

I analyze intensely the ARV price points in my target markets for at least 9 months before I buy. 

Logan county has the highest price per square foot new build in our market right now almost $400 per square foot.

I’m not familiar with those markets, but I would suggest finding some meetups and attending as many as you can.

Just as bad as the posts you see from time to time of the grandchild wanting to work out creative financing to buy their grandparents house below fair market value.  

While I have none in this market I have been on one realtors monthly newsletter with market analysis for over 8 years. 

Quote from @Marc Zak: In the market where I live (San Diego), appreciation has been strong and many predict it will continue to appreciate in the long term.However, with current interest rates (6% at best) and property tax (2%), the annual cost burden is 8%.Am I correct in saying that appreciation has to be above 8% annually (plus whatever my maintenance and vacancy costs are) for me to make any money in this scenario if the property is cash flow neutral?

Study the market.