Things I'm looking for:Population growth, diverse industries/job base (all the usual stuff that indicates long term growth)I'm debating between single and multifamily but I'd love to find a market that has small multifamily properties in A or B (maybe C+) neighborhoods (some places I've looked at only have these in D class areas)Cash flow but also some appreciation, can be moderate for both I'm not looking for anything crazyA less expensive market than San Diego (the cost of entry here is nuts)Things I want to avoid:Markets that are all cash flow and no appreciationMarkets with very low average income and very low property values like MemphisTexas because I'm concerned about the power gridAnywhere that's prone to hurricanes or flooding, especially areas that are newly prone to hurricanes & flooding due to climate changeAnywhere with a disproportionate amount of violent crime.

UCR data is published annually by the FBI.UCR data is reported as either violent or property crime, which then break down further into eight possible sub-crime categories.

He showed up the next day three hours late and violently hungover, and then asked for an advance on a future job I wasn’t even sure I was going to undertake.

@Jasmine White Kansas City gets a bad rep for being super violent, but honestly the majority of people here are extremely friendly.

The fact or suspicion that the property, or any neighboring property, is or was the site of a murder, suicide or other death, rape or other sex crime, assault or other violent crime, robbery or burglary, illegal drug activity, gang-related activity, political or religious activity, or other act, occurrence, or use not adversely affecting the physical condition of or title to the property is not a material fact.You can read the entire statute here: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?

Silverton has significantly more crime, and violent crime.

When the housing allowance is higher they want to live off base because they can pocket the difference between the allowance and the rent they are paying.One of the things that appealed to me was that crime was relatively lower, mostly petty thefts, vandalism, and minor drug busts, compared to other inexpensive areas like San Bernardino that are known for violent crime. 

All tips and recommendations are gratefully appreciated.i'm new at all of this. like seriously, i was youtubing how to change out drill heads on my ryobi when i closed on this house. so i apologize for my ignorance. this whole process has been a humorously violent exercise in humility🤣

Birmingham isn't really a violent crime city.

Those are violent areas that have been in downward spirals for years, esp Flint.