You can find cash flow neutral or positive in Houston (I invest there) and San Antonio, and possibly in Dallas metros in very decent neighborhoods as those are strong economies and growing metros, though those markets may lack the sexiness and tech profile of Austin.

If you look at the population growth over the past few years you can see how Bakersfield is growing at a rate faster than Fresno, and that is not set to stop any time soon.  

Their research found there is strong and growing demand for these monthly housing lodging solutions. 

Just go CBS and rest easy.In regards to the seasonal renting, it all depends on your plans for the property on the off season and your ability to effectively turn is rapidly for the shorter stays. 

If anybody could link me to any great RE books, podcasts or how or where I should start, just basically starting, then growing.

I can relocate my job easily but I was wondering whether running away from the rapid development of Brooklyn could be a mistake rather than taking advantage of it.

I am simply looking for people of this area i can meet with maybe buy a coffee and pick your brain for a minute or two, i may not be a asset now but in time i will be so looking for those who are willing to help me grow as i want to help others reach there goals as well. looking forward to speaking to you all soon. be great!

As you suggested, why is critical here.Some suggestions are tilting towards growing the sum.

Its cheap to grow (all though it takes a while) vs concrete where you have to mine several different materials then combine them together in a processing plant and then you get to form it and cure it.

An investor partner and I are looking at a package deal just outside the Grand Rapids, MI area.