No indication of Antioch improving soon, but if you wanted to brave it for the long term, Nashville's growth means that Antioch may rebound in another decade.

Growth north or along the I-75 corridor, I bet will slow.What do you think?

@Jon KlausWe researched the markets and consulted several studies produced by large broker firms.Job growth and local government support for job growth are 2 big criteria.Paul

Welcome to BiggerPockets @Jim Wilson, it's always great to have another industry professional join our ranks here on the site.I'm looking forward to hearing about the growth of your own portfolio!

I'm still going to keep my eyes open in So Cal for the 1% chance that something does come up but I've shifted my attention and research to finding a market that make sense based on crime rates, unemployment rates, job growth, etc.Your rule #7 makes common sense but I hadn't though about incorporating that into my overall strategy.

I've instructed my gardener to cut the over growth away from the fence and that will make a dramatic difference as well.My neighboring landlord that called me out says he's going to double down to out do me.

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Its not a warzone but there isn't any new housing developments in the immediate works either that would enhance the ARV immensely.

I think for now at least in the short term stay in school and start saving until you research if you actually enjoy your major and it will give you very high earning year over year and growth so that you can invest.

@Corey Dutton - This current government that we have is doing a very good job of preventing economic growth (whether intentionally or not, I don't know).