When a national/global economy slowdown happens less people travel here.

The payment comes in on time and it’s good hedge should the economy tank and people lose jobs.

I also know that the economy and market at the time should determine which route I go.There is just too much information in all the books and podcasts and blogs and I'm overwhelmed and need advice from seasoned investors.

Our economy is booming and Colorado Springs is a very desirable place for people who can work from anywhere.I think you’re wise to start with a good nest egg and I like your plan.

Population Net Migration In/Out Average Home Price Rent-to-Value Ratio Local Economies/Types of Jobs Income/Property Taxes Landlord or Tenant Friendly Laws Crime Rates Schools

My focus ideally would be on people who have believed in the traditional model of saving in 410K plans and hoping for social security or younger people who are starting to realize that in a gig economy where automation is reducing employment every year, they will have to plan much shorter than the traditional 40-year work life.

Can handle vacancies or a downturn in the economy.  

Better to divide and spread my risk (and possibly avoid GC overhead charges) or hope in economies of scale through assigning everything to one contractor?

But that is what due diligence is for and all those risks exist locally as well.Study the market you want to invest in, analyze the economy, school districts, crime rates.

I'm not sure how you can conflate someone sharing a perverse and blanket opinion of California's economy with an investor spamming another investor's facebook page because they resent that opinion.