They will be looking for very nice, safe places to live and raise families with a nice vibe for young, healthy, active professional people. 

People's mental health is going to start suffering.

Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. 

And I believe the demand in the Fresno area will always be healthy. 

The downside is that appreciation is less consistent and you could buy at a bad time, and may actually lose money if the market slides.This is why I would stay away from both extremes and aim for something that has a healthy cashflow (enough to at least break even with, after all expenses), and a good potential for future appreciation.

Very healthy discussion.

Regardless, I have a healthy understanding for when and up to what point you can manage something on your own before you should turn to other resources, and I think I'm at that point with this issue.

Although I would not be as stern so I keep healthy relationship between myself and the tenants so they will be more likely to take care of your property. 

Probably putting down around 150k-200k down payment on something in the 300k-400k range.Preliminary numbers show a positive cash flow of 1000-1200 per month on the rentals, this includes property management, big TX property taxes, insurance including healthy umbrella.

I was getting DR fever thinking I would have to pay my mortgages off etc.. but you all have encouraged me to grow doors with a healthy debt and inspired me with your stories!