In fact, in almost ever place in the country that has an influx of people moving too it, economic growth and all around desirable place to live people are buy, hence driving up the prices and making the 1% rule even harder.

I'm buying in Michigan, as I have family there, so I have somewhat of a network that continues to grow.  The

Also you limit your growth size and location by self managing.

Once the "heavy lifting" has been done, the property experiences market-based appreciation as rent growth takes over where the hard work left off. 

ie: job growth, population growth, etc.Thanks in advance everyone!

Is there job growth? 

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The issue with that strategy is that you are handcuffing the growth of your tax-sheltered retirement savings. 

This will be a great opportunity to assist each other in our growth.

I love the idea that you're targeting these institutions as I truly believe these places (Hopkins Medical Facility, Universities, etc) will be the difference in long term growth here in Baltimore.