I'm a car guy so part of my financial independence will be rewarding myself with the "toys" I want...but I'm very much so more in the camp of doing this in a more fiscally responsible way (ie paying cash) rather than taking on loads of debt. 

A lot of people without any knowledge or insight will say all kinds of things out of fear or from things they "heard" and it can influence your decisions and judgement.

I just finished Rich Dad Poor Dad and it really opened my eyes to how our parents can influence our decisions.

I have a long term strategy as well as short term strategies to adjust to market adjustments.Man I remember in 2012 (one of the best buying opportunities) There were tons of people claiming we were heading for the 2012 fiscal cliff, there was so much uncertainty with the Obama/Romney election, property values had just went up 20-30% off their lows so we were 'bound for a crash', there was a lot of talk of a double dip recession, the "shadow inventory" was bound to cause a "double dip recession"  etc etc...What happened to those 2012 prophets?

Account Closed We're seeing an increase in rental activity from the younger generation looking for a place after college, and as always a steady demand for low-income housing throughout the entire Greater Cleveland region.The overall population figures you've mentioned are influenced by the snowbirds leaving the area, as that makes up a large portion of the population - specifically in the suburbs.

I personally know way too many families on welfare that have purchased nice cars and homes in cash by being the benefactors of this "fiscal strategy".I'm not making any particular point but am throwing these some-what anecdotal observations out there.

If not, my guess is that the location for your purchase will be greatly influenced by where you will be working.For cities to start looking I'd say focus on Tacoma area and South, or on the Everett area and North.

I could cite countless examples, but the influence of social media should be obvious to anyone not living under a rock.

Don't let the stigma of incorrect information about the state or the people influence your decision to invest here.

THEY WILL BE THE SINGLE GREATEST INFLUENCE TO YOUR SUCCESS.