Need help with investment locations.

[Mike Nowa]

Good Afternoon all!   I am a licensed real estate agent in NY and I’m looking for my first investment property.  I saved enough for a nice down payment.  Looking at homes no more than 200k.  Where I live the market is extremely high and will be a no go for investing.  I have looked at different markets from Atlantic City, Hartford, Newburgh, Waterbury, Syracuse.  I am open to all suggestions.   How far should my first rental be from me.  I wanted something close but that seems very far fetched at this point. Thank you in advanced!