Apartment Industry Statement on Trump Administration Executive Order to Rescind or Temporarily Waive RegulationsThe National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) and the National Apartment Association (NAA) applaud the Trump administration’s signing of an Executive Order directing agencies to use emergency authorities to identify regulations that can be rescinded or temporarily waived to encourage economic growth and recovery from the effects of COVID-19.

Firstly is economic growth.

The city has seen a boom in population and job growth.

In addition to real estate, I utilize my 401(k) at work to get the employer match,  I have Roth IRA accounts to have tax free growth, and a high yield savings for short term money. 

@Bob SmithMainly look for markets with lots of population growth and job opportunities in states that are landlord friendly.

To give people an idea of how much growth can happen over time, the 1st property I bought in 1994 was $360,000.

That will accelerate your growth with a low point of entry.Focus on increasing your income and saving up for a decent downpayment.

If rents drop catastrophically you have a long way to adjust them if you own free and clear.But you are also getting the benefit of leverage on the other property.And best of all you are setting the stage for future growth by concentrating equity. 

Pick any city and dive deep on job growth, population growth, home prices, returns, rents, etc. 

I've found lots of helpful resources on past / current population and job growth but wanted to see if anyone was able to find resources on projected growth.