This will happen via #2 banking the W-2 income.To that end, my action plan includes continuing in growth mode for the time-being. 

Dallas/Fort Worth- Impressive employment growth is the story behind the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area’s rise to the top of this year.

Houston does not have the high speculation California has or had at one time but it does have amazing steady growth with very solid job markets to support sustained growth. 65% of Houston rents due to the large oil industry which leads to higher then normal rental amounts and nicer homes.I have spoke to several investing groups on the west coast that are specifically targeting Houston as their focus.The cost of living in Texas compared to most states is extremely low and one the few cities that you can purchase an investment home under $150k and it be a new home and have positive cashflow in a very nice area.Out of the 500 homes we manage 50-60% of our clients are from out of state and out of country and we get about 20 new properties per month from investors buying.Again I would say that where ever you go Houston or any city you first want to decide what your end goal is and what that strategy is for that goal.

No better way to grow the rental portfolio than house hacking the family home as you move on up. 

I own a vermiculture business so I am able to accelerate my growth and size yield substantially per tree by about 15 and 40% in size and yield. 

But in Grand Rapids with its rapid growth you will have no shortage of tenants looking for a place to live.

I have always felt there was potential for growth investment wise in Allentown and seeing the revamped downtown Hamilton Blvd area makes me excited to start investing.

It reads:With occupancy rates above the long-term average, rents are still rising but the rate at which they are rising now changes: rent growth is no longer accelerating, but rather decelerating.This is a precarious time in the real estate cycle.

At this time, Conrad Hilton began the internationalization of hotel brands, and in doing so had to muzzle the grand hotel model to conform to growth in other territories.

I dont know if DFW is too overvalued but I think the growth will slow down a lot next few years and rents will stagnate so be careful with deals where 2-3 month vacancies will put you behind and get into foreclosure status.