choosing a location close to where i am to invest

[Levi Rounce]

hello i am looking to start out my real estate investment as soon as possible. i have came to the conclusion that i need to pick a market that i want to invest and then the property(that probaly seems obvious). Anyways there are no real a class locations near me. What can i look for in areas around me to chose the best loaction is my gerneral are around me?  The only reason i want to stay somewhat close is to house hack as my first deal. thank you so much for your reply in advance.