I understand that purchase and rental prices may go up or down over the next several years depending on demographic influences across the nation. 

I sure hope notIt's hard to trust a government when money plays a big influence.

More or less equity has no influence on cash flow.

I would look to the market and sphere of influence you believe you can tap into.  

I was in SJ last year many time and no wonder - the way - some areas of N Cal or S Cal appreciates is breathtakingly amazing.

I too would like to one day  influence Latino youth specifically.

Tenancy will also have an influence. 

Tuscaloosa,Selma, Montgomery and Valley Grande are just a few. in towns like Uniontown which are more rural it is not my goal to make these my sole markets, it is just one of the places to start and eventhough the property values are lower in such towns the margins are there as well as investor friendly mayors that are seeking the assistance of outside influences to help them make their towns more attractive to companies that create jobs by opening busiensses in these areas. the thing that i bring to the table is my ability to provide the financing for the conventional and fha buyers as well as by and sell the notes for the seller held transactions in addittoin to the contractors, plumber,electricians and such that i have on the sidelines.

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Maybe you are better at finding deals, influencing people or networking.