It means you'll have more expenses - that's for sure.Maintaining health care for your family is very expense.

I'm currently working as an actuarial consultant in the health care sector, but my long term goal is to transition into real estate investing full-time.

Due to the socio economical disposition of the people in that area they wouldn't qualify for the mortgage.

I had to retire early from corporate executive role due to health reasons.  

I am 20 years old, finishing up my sophomore year of college at the University of Michigan studying Economics and Environmental Studies.

Its hard to discount a general slow down in appreciation simply due to the economics of increased supply, but will I really lose a lot of value or have trouble selling my condo if in fact the new product is simply a different market?

Great tenants just moved out and we found the property on excellent condition except for the phrases "health happiness and family" painted on the wall at the top of the family room vaulted ceiling and.

Most people would argue that Detroit's complete lack of economic diversity was a large factor in the city's decline.

And bring all of your economic insights with you.

@Scott BeanA word of caution: frequently - but not always - "cheap, low cost homes" mean less stable, lower quality tenants which often means higher maintenance/CapEx and greater economic vacancy ....