Pro: Rapidly increase savings.

Between the universities, hospitals, and rapidly growing tech sector, I believe that the Triangle is an outstanding place to invest in MTRs.

They will give basically anyone an agency so they open and close rapidly. 

In addition to tracking your income, it allows you to easily scan in your receipts for any expenses and log them into categories that match what the IRS will be looking for at tax time.

The kc metro is growing very rapidly and the barrier to entry to begin investing is extremely low making this market great for beginners and seasoned investor alike to grow their portfolios.

Consider cities like:Columbus, Ohio: Booming job market, affordable housing, and a growing population.Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas: Thriving economy, population growth, and diverse real estate options.Nashville, Tennessee: Rapid growth, cultural appeal, and a strong rental market.Phoenix, Arizona: Growing economy, affordable housing, and a popular destination for renters.As for strategy, consider starting with multi-family properties for cash flow.

I previously worked for a builder that built in Cedar Rapids as well.

You want to first clarify your strategy.. is your primary goal positive cash flow per property, rapid or total value growth in say 5 or 10 years or some strange blend of both.

They're inheriting wealth at a rapid pace and buying houses!

As @Greg R. and @Rick Martin stated rents and values increase rapidly because population is growing and its just super hard to build new inventory to curb the demand.