Quote from @Duarte Marques: Hey BP community, I'm new to real estate investing and have been studying (reading books, watching webinars, constructing excel cash flow models,...) close to a year.

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Hi there, I have linked the PM locator tool produced by NARPM which is an excellent place to start!

You will at the very least be in an excellent area for growth in just about every industry you can imagine. 

I'd like to share the excel file but I'm having trouble navigating FilePlace to upload it.Appreciation vs. cash flow, I’d prefer a balanced market that offers some appreciation potential.

Our home is located in a great neighborhood, right next to excellent schools, close to several hospitals, and other amenities. 

Note: The BiggerPockets Calculators do not offer me what a goodl ol' fashion Excel spreadsheet might.

The city has excellent fundamentals...strong Ed's and Med's which are some of the most stable employers, huge investments made in the life science sector,  proximity and easy access to NYC and DC, international airport, port city to name a few. 

It is in a great neighborhood with excellent schools.

@Diandre Pierce some excellent suggestions here on the thread.