I'm looking forward to connecting & building a healthy real estate portfolio

These areas tend to be healthy rentals that can be in the $800-1200 range where property can be picked up at 50% of their value in some cases and still avoid the stigma of war zones.  

Regarding HML, I think there is more money than true deals today ... because margins are so tight in this market, the problem I see with hard money lending these days is finding flippers with deals that have enough meat on the bone to support both the carry cost from a hard money loan AND still leave the flipper with a healthy profit.

Many Wholesalers do not conduct themselves with healthy business values that are vital in the growth of their business and nurturing relationships. 

How does one determine if a market is healthy?

In the 3 markets were considering moving to, we'd expect some seasonal fluctuations in demand/pricing elasticity, but overall, would expect to have some relatively healthy occupancy rates year-round (say, 70-80%)Appreciation would be more the icing-on-the-cake than anything, so a properties ability to CASH FLOW is more important to us than the rate with which it may appreciate in value.

Looks like you have some great feedback, but the one thing I'll add is regarding your unit mix. 1 BRs invariably turn over much more than larger units, due to the mobility of the tenant demographic, and is a good thing to keep in mind.The other factor that is healthy to consider is your exit strategy.

The market in Collin county seems to be healthy and will continue to stay that way for a bit longer in my humble estimations.

Tenants don't prioritize keeping your property in good "health".I would evaluate where you stand in regards to large cap-ex expenditures and then you hold 1-3 years if you think the roof, AC etc will hold up.

@briannehall I live on Maui, where there is a very healthy VR business.