If the demographic, climate and economic trends that are forecaster the area continue, long term investors could be rewarded in a huge way. 

You can use these sites to compare prices and trends in different neighborhoods and cities to help you find profitable markets.Local Real Estate Agents: Real estate agents can provide you with valuable insight into local markets and help you find properties that fit your investment goals.

It's in the trend and so it's been easier than ever before due to sheer support from people providing turnkey deals.

Research property values, rental rates, market trends, and comparable sales to ensure that the wholesaler's deal is reasonable and makes financial sense.Don't wire money blindly: Avoid wiring money or making large upfront payments without proper documentation and verification.

Yes, the price of owning could be too high for where they want to live but, it seems to be a growing trend.

Better than looking at current population, and likely just as important as jobs/income are population TRENDS.  

Tier 1 Markets are especially tough with the increased cost of money.But a silver lining of increased rates, no matter the prevailing market conditions, trends, backdrop, etc. is decreased demand.

Thoughts from this group - do we expect to see the rates go up specifically this year for multi-family?

The graph below compares home price trends in November to those in February:So, should you keep waiting to buy a home until prices come down?

We are on that upward trend with the economy doing well and the Fed raising rates consistently.