Buying Out of State Duplex

[Jack Posthauer]

Hi! I live in Los Angeles and am looking to make my first real estate investment - I've decided on a duplex but the Los Angeles market is extremely expensive and doesn't seem to make sense. I'm looking to learn more about buying a duplex out of state. I've read various articles but I'm having a tough time figuring out where to start - any recommendations on where to start and how to navigate which market I choose and the tax implications? FYI - I am 24 years old and looking to finance via a FHA loan with limited money of my own invested. Any help is greatly appreciated!