“Some of the earlier tax proposals floated would have devastated the real estate sector, which makes up nearly one-fifth of the entire economy,” McGahn says.

I've been in investing for more than 20 years I'm also a broker so I've seen firsthand the problems that poorly educated / trained agents have on this profession.

"There are opportunities in every segment and sector".

You may also want to research what each area has to offer when it comes to economic growth, sports, entertainment, and education. 

And, of course, there wouldn't be the knowledge or investment without the worker in the first place, so people are always wanting to assign value to these less calculable items (like you, the investor, wants to assign value to the less calculable risks involved).At some point w complicating factors, and without degrees in actuarial science, most of us throw up our hands and decide it's easier to just split 50-50, 60-40, or whatever, assuming both parties are educated and comfortable with the risks and values over the life of the investment.

Anyone have any recommendations for a educational resource for learning to raise capital?

Large biotech companies like Amgen had to stop hiring in 2016 since no new PHDs wanted to move to the US and our Education system was not producing them fast enough.

I will suggest you do your research so that you can be making an educated decision.I can chat if you would like to get more insights on these cities.I have rentals in Houston, Spring, and Conroe.Good luck and make it happen!

@Anthony Thompson most of my deals/network is in Boston however RI is looking promising in a few sectors primarily STRs in Middletown, College/summer rental combos in Ganset (regulations are tough though) and rehabs/LTRs in parts of Providence

Most people have no trouble with getting educated or analyzing deals.