Specifically, there's job growth (Intel, Honda, Amazon, Nationwide, etc) and the population is growing (unlike Cleveland or Cincy).

What did you do for your 9-5 job? 

I understand now that this is likely because I am looking in areas that are too 'nice' that are selling at a premium, and I need to focus on towns a tier down from there. 

Higher price and higher interest rate to the buyer.It turns out to be a nice cash flow situation for 10 years or more.Getting 60k down payment is super duper.

Focus on markets with strong job markets, affordability, and economic development.

It's a nice/quiet area, so not low income type of rural. 

Guests used to be satisfied with the more ordinary, nice, and clean properties.

Nice to meet yall!

Think about whether you're okay with managing properties from afar, dealing with unfamiliar places, giving up some control for more money, and if you have enough time for Houston house hacking along with your regular job and family.

I haven't decided yet, I've been looking into the Chicago and Milwaukee markets recently, I don't have too much capital yet and no steady job, so I won't be able to obtain a loan right now, so I'm just kind of researching currently.