I heard in a Podcast recently that one of the first things to check when underwriting a potential deal is that the average median income is twice that of the national average.

FRB may not be perfect but it is more adept at handling the monetary needs on a national and international level than gold backed currency ever will be. 

What is your nationality? 

@Joseph Decker You should check out CFRI, the local chapter of the National REIA.

Trips to National Parks will stay high, and interest rates will probably climb a little. 

Do you know most appreciation forecasts predict San Diego will be near top of nation for 2022?  

v=_fCLVapcR2AHigh Point:  https://www.housebeautiful.com/design-inspiration/a26945378/high-point-north-carolina-american-made-furniture/@Scott Mac: In this land of "Nascar and furniture" we have the most diverse forest in the entire continent (western NC), some of the most pristine coastline, several top tier universities, a metro area (Charlotte) of 2.7 million people and rapidly growing, two large military bases and towns, the #1 most visited national park (the Blue Ridge Parkway), some of the most coveted hiking and mountain biking trails and parks, the largest home in the US (The Biltmore Estate), towns like Asheville that consistently make top-10 lists for lifestyle and relocation, coastal towns like Wilmington that are so desirable that they have nearly no land left to build upon, fantastic weather that includes all 4 seasons but only mildly so, etc.

The median rent price in Salem is $1,765, which is higher than the national average of $1,650.

@David Shives, As much as I appreciate @Joe Splitrock's shout out there are indeed many QIs both here and nationally who can help you. 

Sarah - You made a prior post about wanting to house-hack in NJ.There are unique tax laws when it comes to house-hacking as you purchased a personal residence and an investment property.When choosing an accountant, make sure they are familiar with NJ State taxation as it is one of the more complex ones in the nation.