Im in CRE so its a little different, but I have long time clients who get frequent flyer discounts.

As a frequent poster here in this forum I see someone ask that same question at least once a day.

I'm definitely not making the case for appreciation, but the Mississippi Gulf Coast is as affordable as the rest of the state, but has a vibrant economy based on tourism, military bases an international airport and casinos.

I live in NYC now where I frequently work with investors as a real estate broker.

Great Questions.1) When you say opportunity zones, do you mean D-C class neighborhoods or actual "Opportunity Zones" that are specific pockets of the city where you receive insane tax benefits if you invest long and frequent enough?

@Bekkah VidalAppreciate this, im easing myself into partaking in real estate and this helps me out by knowing key terms i frequently keep seeing.

Nothing will take the place of a licensed agent's comparative market analysis, but as a first step I like to use Realtor.com's "Sold" page.I also highly recommend frequenting this very forum and using the BP calculators to analyze the deals that other investors post here. 

There are lots of changes  in Upstate New York like casinos, growth, & Metro-North stops several of which I believe will help push up appreciation within walking distance of some stationsHowever, I no longer reside there I now live in North Jersey, Essex County & wide surrounding areas.

I've collected rent in bars, restaurants, casinos, WalMart, my driveway, at an armed security gate at a refinery, a medical clinic, a hospital room, and ATM's at a bank and convenience store.  

I personally believe the stock market is a gambling casino...