My thoughts were along those lines as well, with the idea being to hold some solid, cash-flowing rentals.I'm curious to know if other people are utilizing alternative strategies during slow economic growth conditions.

Is it an area with growth because of industry, education, transportation?

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Hi Fellow Bigger Pockets Followers,As metropolitan cities experience growth patterns and changing footprints of areas of opportunities, are research must reflect that as well.

My wife and I love Maine, but I don't see it as the kind of job growth hub that it would need to be.Texas & Oregon don't shock me a great deal.

Lot's of job growth and expansion.Thanks for reading,Tariq

This town will probably see a growth spurt in the next coming years.2. 

My goal is growth, but ultimately I am looking for passive income for retirement.I am a fast learner and drinking from a fire hose right now via books, blogs, and podcasts, but I also realize that networking is a must.  

But I would argue investing in growth stocks (or investment property with no cash flow) is more akin to speculating.

Including tenants who destroy homes, property managers who are dishonest and rip you off for maintenance, extended vacancies, no capital growth, terrible insurance, the list goes on.