But for all the angst, I think you have the type of property that's going to be pretty solid...lower cost, well maintained single family homes are growing in popularity for renters, and you could have your pick of a growing pool.

It is also likely where other people want to live and so it creates a strong tenant pool.

However, having inherited a number of tenants from past acquisitions, I can tell you the tenant pool isn't so easy to sum up in data like this. 

I have a single family that the HOA covers trash, pool, tennis court. 

Raleigh is having quite a renaissance with the talent pool and RTP fueling much of that.

In addition to the main residence (famous for Michael’s extra-curricular activities) and a 3,700-square-foot pool house, the Ranch has a separate building with a 50-seat movie theater and a dance studio.

The inground pool can be filled up no problem, we've done so many in the area.

Most of us utilize technology to collaborate with our clients all over the globe.Going non local will expose you to a wider pool of expertise in real estate.

On the flip side, a few seasoned investors warned me that by going from 3 BR to 5 BR, you are inviting a whole different tenant pool: more people, larger families, kids, etc.

Anyone going to start investing in Bridgeport now risks buying into a problematic residential situation at the peak of the market and might neither get any significant appreciation in the future nor the tenant pool one hoped.