But in other areas of the country that might not be the case.

@Jean Nkondi Every state, and in this case country, is different.  

there are a lot of solid markets around the country.  

I didn't want real estate affecting my readiness worrying about it, or planted all over the country when I got out.  

We also have some investments in some real estate funds: an Affordable Housing Community Fund (mobile home communities throughout the country) and a commercial real estate fund involved in purchasing and managing a retail mall in Houston. for my self directed IRA, I'm doing trust deed investing with a turnkey company (dealing with mostly memphis properties) to the tune of about an 8-9% return.

Eastern border is I-94.

Cap rates have compressed a lot, and we are seeing sub 4 & 5 caps depending on the area and property type around the country.  

Unlike most of the rest of the country, the only person doing contracts are the lawyers. 

REO   $89000 asking price by Country WideOfferred $40,000  -  They said no way. 9 months later I got a call said they would take it if we could close before yearend.

Is there a part of the country, that you can get solid rentals, that are resellable to end buyers when the day comes, while collecting a steady 2%?