For example, Utah consistently ranks among the lowest in the country for $ spent/student, yet various report card organizations all put Utah somewhere near the middle for quality of education delivered.Thanks.

I have to leave the country in October so I can't go and get another lease on a house.

Following is a thread and comments from across the country fromInvestors, Buyers, Sellers and Associates a like.  

Allow me, and my firm, to share our knowledge of one of the countries best Investment markets - Central Florida.

In some parts of the country, a pool is as necessary as a kitchen.

@Dustin Verley here is a site that will give you all the pertinent public records for anywhere in the country.  

If you're looking at SFH, just be aware that like most of the country, we're in a little bit of inventory crunch locally (at least through the MLS), so you'll be competing for MLS properties with not only other investors but your retail buyers as well.

Prop 13 results in ~$400/month savings.The future is not known by anyone and better cash flow can be achieved easily in many parts of the country.  

After that I purchased 75 acres in the country.

I am a historic preservation tax credit consultant in Massachusetts, but have worked on projects throughout the country.