Space Force Command will be developed and built up nearby. 

Also, there are always military service men and women looking for an alternative to base housing so a home nearby to Lackland or one of the other bases would make a lot of sense.

The cost to entry is lower than my local market and the rental market should remain fairly stable because of the base nearby. 

I live in Somerset County and I think this area it's a good starting point because the Rutgers University is nearby.

Attend the neighborhood A-rated schools near-by or it is just a short drive to the national and state highly ranked Pine View School for the Gifted.

I knew there’d be a walking path directly into RiNo soon, the highway would be placed underground with a park on top and that a nearby complex was undergoing a billion dollar renovation.

Show the Appraiser other houses nearby that sold for $x that are in almost an identical state to yours. 

Location- is important to attract tenants (i.e. good for commuting, close to cafes/restos/grocery stores/offices, public transit options nearby, etc) and also determines the types of tenants you'll get. 4.

The guys I knew stockpiling money 5-7-years ago missed a marked that would have doubled their wealth...and this is a super specific location-based question...real estate prices rose in many MSA during the last recession (2009)...it's not that easy to predict how a market will react.

If I were you, I would find similar rental properties nearby, and ask what they charge for rent.