The expanding growth of the businesses you mentioned is promising but I would still like to see the valley absorb more of the existing inventory and keep demand strong vs dilute demand with an over abundance of new properties.

Also in the rust belt where jobs and city growth are minimal. around toledo college is your best bet.

Besides, there are so many great opportunites with better returns in other growth markets.Be sure to check out the Ultimate Beginners Guide as well as my 10 Rules of Successful Real Estate Investing.

So for myself I'd be more concerned about rent growth and appreciation and long term cash flow.

It's not always growth that effects values of an area.Neighborhoods change.

I know that my wife and I have advanced far from our days in college when we were counting our change, paying rent late and working for someone else and I just want to continue to grow the business and set no limits in any regards.

What kind of population growth have you had over the last 5 years?

Texas – Even though there might not be the plethora of deals there were a few years ago, the quality of the growth of these markets make them appealing.

Enjoying the tax benefits of being a landlord immensely.

As you know it's extremely restricted wrt growth, has tons of tech money pouring in, and is in constant demand.