Kelso is 40 minutes north of Vancouver, and is on a major interstate (I-5) but doesn't have a lot of economic draw to it (that I know of), so I wonder if people who work in Vancouver would be interested in living in Kelso or if I should really make a point to buy within a 20 minute commute to growing city centers?

Watch economic and demographic trends, political issues, etc.Mid to long term I wouldn’t want to be in Chicago personally.

Our goal is early retirement in 15 years so we can do what we want with no economic stressors!

Our goal is early retirement in 15 years so we can do what we want with no economic stressors!

Our goal is early retirement in 15 years so we can do what we want with no economic stressors!

In RE basics, this is the economic effects of utility, in economics this is a concept of the marginal propensity of consumption, marginal changes that effect buying or consumption activities.

Quality of tenants may be, on the average, less desirable in multis than a SFD, generally people prefer to live away from someone else on the other side of a wall and will be renting as a lower option, less appealing that often translates into socio-economic aspects. 

We are looking to buy up to four more in markets with strong economic foundations. 

Good God Account Closedthank you for your lesson in economics and interstate commerce.

Too vague.Best way to generate cash flow is to select what the market requires, where the market dictates a continuous need based on inventory and economic conditions, where demand is consistent and to do your best to grow that market.