I have not heard of any of those towns but I have confidence in you.  

I agree with @Jo-Ann LapinThe Inland Empire in great, strong blue color towns are the best option for you.

I was just solicited yesterday from one of the "Guru's of Real Estate" who now has his calculators all through an app so that you can be using these on the go while viewing a property or driving around town through a tablet or phone...Please add!  

I'm here in town, if I can help you out let me know.

Ashland is a great little town but priced accordingly. 

We look at the square footage, location (both where in town and where in the building), overall condition of the apartment, and amenities when assessing rent prices.  

Anyway, here it is:There is a house in the middle of my town (3bd 2ba) attached to 5 acres of land.

As in any area it is key to get the right property managment company put in place since you are out of town.

I know the city is expanding south and to the east but there are several houses I'm looking at on the west side of town along the outskirts.  

I have listened to the first 30 episodes of the BP podcasts, read the beginners guide, read all the rich dad books, a number of other business and invest books, as well as have met with 4 REI in town and discussed how they are making it happen.