Here is a checklist:1) Job Growth - Job growth is a leading indicator of population growth. 2) Population Growth - Finding an area with long-term upward population growth trends (not a temporary bump) is vital.3) Job Diversity – Make sure that the pie chart is evenly divided.4) Landlord/Tenant Laws – Pretty much the “Red States.”5) Taxes – We all know how this can affect the bottom line.

@Kranthi DudamI tell people this all the time but I would invest in almost any market for the right price but in general I look for population growth, job diversity and significant investment in infrastructure which Austin has a ton of.

Unfortunately, the population is steadily declining over the last 10 years and I am worried that it will continue to decline.

I like the fact that the job and population growth are booming.I also like going to The Ohio State University football games.The nightlife is also solid.

From there you’ll then be able to grow your team and start to scale your portfolio.I personally like the Columbus, Ohio Midwest market for its strong population, job, and appreciation growth.

Perhaps if you have not made the move to the awesome but densely populated and expensive Boston market, you should relocate south, buy a small plot of land and a small construction company and use your cutting edge experience and insight to build a modest size smart home community and subdivision?

My plan: once I have determined which potential cities meet the 1% criteria, I plan to assess statistics (population growth, job market, crime rates etc.) to help me to determine which areas are most appealing and then dig deeper.

My plan: once I have determined which potential cities meet the 1% criteria, I plan to assess statistics (population growth, job market, crime rates etc.) to help me to determine which areas are most appealing and then dig deeper.

Lets say I raise a bunch of money with the explicit business model of buying up properties with under market rents populated mostly by elderly people on fixed income.

There is still a supply shortage and a lot of population growth.