Based on my research on the topic, I've formulated the following statements:Buying: In exchange for heavily decreasing your cash flow, you're able to secure more square footage to live more comfortably.

I'm am looking to sell real estate at an extremely high level, and I have heavily researched and understand the risks and rewards.

Alternatively, Canadians heavily invest in US real estate as the #s available in the US cannot be matched in Canada (multiple reasons). 

Well, if you are going to invest locally then it probably plays pretty heavily into where you accept a job.

Economic stability is heavily driven by diversification.

I know some investors believe heavily in the area as well so I wouldn’t necessarily be scared off from investing there.  

@David Noh definitely some cheaper property in chicago but i don't love owning rentals there. 200-300k is still too expensive, their taxes are ABSURD out there, and laws very very heavily favor the tenants.

This is an old post, So since I originally posted I have learned that LOCAL Investors are heavily considering Sweat equity (not worth their time compared to other opportunities in other zip with faster turn over)  and out of state investors are discouraged by local property managers that hate the turnover and constant work on these zip codes. 

MY goal of "establish" is loose, I'd like to have a team in place and begin to heavily research deals, anywhere.

Anthony,If you plan on being a landlord for a while, I’d be heavily involved in the process even if you hire someone.