Either way, this stalls growth. 

It doesn't have the growth potential that the Tampa Bay area does, but it doesn't have the volatility, either.  

The area is also becoming a very hip area with young adult professionals due to all the growth and fun things now in the down town area. 20 years ago I wouldn't have looked at that area.

There is a group somewhat local to where I live that I am going to join.Adrian Smude I am not looking to move down there, just looking to invest in that area due to the higher ROI and market growth I've seen/heard about and what is projected for the area. 

Any help or suggestions would be immensely appreciated.Thanks everyone.

Or live in a tent.So the growth in rental income is at the expense of money lent by the banks for home purchases.And our own tenants reflect that to some extent as well.The second link I find rather disturbing, that 41% if sales in my state are going to investors.

Maybe a little less job growth and appreciation..Thats my experience with PA in a nutshell!

I know I've done myself a disservice on all fronts because I've seen the growth of biggerpockets as a valuable community of real estate information.Without the details I'll present a situation I have before me as succinctly as possible ND any help would be greatly appreciated. 

Is it equity growth, cash flow, holding for retirement etc.??

Don't see much growth there.