The cities selected all have a population greater than 200k and I have order them by the CAGR of the past five years of population totals.In addition I have included the median home values as well as median RE taxes paid for each city to help further filter your selection.Here is a link to the spreadsheet Link to SpreadsheetAs for low crime and desirability, this will be something that is unique to the submarkets within whichever cities you decide to invest.Hope this helps!    

Each has it's unique advantages and drawbacks, plus my dad owned rentals and was considering incorporating.If you are just starting, own it personally.

Some of the unique features on this home were our 3 dimensional honeycomb soap inlays, and our Shou Sugi Ban fireplace pictured below.

Then it might make more sense to you since you are presenting a problem that is 'unique' to you.

We are a bit unique in that we have spent the last decade operating some of the largest REITs in the country (Waypoint/Invitation Homes, Progress Residential, American Homes 4 Rent, etc.) and take more of an asset management approach with our investors. 

@Jacob Weiler This is a really cool and unique proposal.

They tend to lend on some unique collateral that other lenders will not touch such as farm land, hunting land, very large 50+ acre parcels, etc. https://farmcredit.com/state/pennsylvaniaPlease let me know how it goes if you do end up reaching out. 

Usually, separate LLCs are advisable, but every deal is unique.

Austin doesn't have to influence the Killeen/Fort Hood real estate market, it's its own unique market.  

I do open house style showings 100% of the time unless someone very "unique" personally reaches out wanting to see it at a specific time, and even then I'll then try to get other folks scheduled around that time.