City state job growthCity state net migrationCity state job diversityhttp://www.best-cities.org/ - Milken Institute http://www.bestplaces.net – Sperling’s reports     Also check out where people are moving to and from by using the following:North American Moving Services: https://www.northamerican.com/migration-mapUnited Van Lines: https://www.unitedvanlines.com/contact-united/news/U-Haul: http://myuhaulstory.com/ and https://www.uhaul.com/About/Once you find a state or states then you can use some of these to drill down into MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area)http://www.census.gov/topics/population/population-projections/about.html - Population ProjectionsLocal Area Unemployment Stats By State: https://www.bls.gov/lau/ Seasonally Adjusted Metropolitan Area Estimates: https://www.bls.gov/lau/metrossa.htmI hope I didn't overwhelm you and Hope that helps.

If they weren't aware or address major issues like leaks, hazards, etc. that's when I'd be worried about their ability to manage.In regards to being billed months late normally they won't charge you until their charged by contractor/landscaper, and just know their probably using joe blows landscaping who knows how to haul around a mower but probably not the most attentive to administrative/billing of their own business.

I learned the co-founder of Mattel was in the hospital recovering from cancer surgery and all she could talk about with her visitors was the next toy she was going to develop as soon as she was released.I also learned that entrepreneurs are calculated risk takers.

@Marty SummersUnless you have A LOT of cash, unleveraged real estate investing is a long haul.

We are still in it for the long haul, even after fires, drug busts, shots fired, dogs, cats, arrests, abandonment, lies and several other things.

I think selling it could use up the funds needed for long term care where renting has a better potential to provide for the long haul. 

I'm also toying with the idea of getting my RE license and going that route as well. 

I currently hire property managers, but am toying with the idea of managing a couple SFH myself. 

Wound up going with Sears as they had a good sale last weekend and was able to pick up a stainless stove, fridge, and dishwasher for $1900 with delivery, installation and haul away.Thanks for the pointers everyone.

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