My suggestion is based on diversity.

Appears you are getting a diversity of opinion on Mac Vs PC Vs Chromebook, etc. 

It depends on the culture of the Town and more specifically the board.  

Price / Rent Ratio - lower the better Avg Median Income - feeds into #2, not as important on its ownAvg Median Price - feeds into #2, not as important on its ownAvg Median Rent - feeds into #2, not as important on its ownRent % of Income - rent should be >1/3 of incomeSociodemographic Rank - should be high (used this article)Population Growth - should outpace US average (used this site)Jobs Growth - highger the better (used Forbes data: example)Law Favorability - should be landlord-friendly (used Avail: example)State Tax Favorability - should be favorable (used this article)Poverty Level - should be low (used city-data.com)Crime - should be below US average of 290 (used city-data.com)Industries Present - should be diverse (used city-data.com) Here are the markets I evaluated: Bend, ORGreenville, SCCharlotte, NCMeridian, IDMidland, TXSpartanburg, SCHuntsville, ALKent, WAWithout any further delay, here is my market analysis laid out with selection criteria and markets: As you can see, the Top 2 Markets are: Meridian, IDCharlotte, NCand they are mostly green across the board, hitting all selection criteria, at a reasonable purchase price for my first investment at a young age.Now that I've completed a brief analysis, I'm looking to dive into deal finding and developing my Core 4.What are your thoughts on my preliminary market analysis?

It's affordable (even now), researching it online is easy, the people/culture fits my personality, and travel is a breeze from the bay area. 

Hispanic properties are the easiest)Houston is a very “diverse” city they say.

In my experience, the vast majority of people with emotional support animals are under 30 and lower income.This is just one example of how weak our culture has become.

Something to consider.MarkWe cant see ourselves living anywhere else in this political climate as we are a minority and we enjoy the diversity and the openness of California but it does come with a price I guess.  

I get approach  sent letters daily etc etc by wholesalers out east .. waste of my time. .most are beginners don't know a deal from a barn door.If I lived out your way and that is the culture I would play.. but for me personally nope..

In both my wife's culture and mine, landlording is much, much more common as an investing strategy than speculating on the stock market.