How do I pick a new investment market?

Direct answer

Job + population growth, landlord-friendly law, sub-$200k entry, and personal network access.

Expanded explanation

Top-down filter: population growth + diversified employers + favorable law = candidate. Bottoms-up: actual deals that pencil at conservative rents.

Examples

• Indianapolis: 1.2% pop growth, diversified jobs, $150k SFR, $1,500 rent.

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