New to real estate investment-Market research

[Zlata Ishk]

Hello BiggerPockets community,

My name is Zlata. I am new to BiggerPockets and real estate investment.  I am looking to invest in my first investment property sometime next year. I live in California but am looking to buy out of state as prices here are very high. I'm in the market research state right now.  I'm thinking North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee. Are there any other markets I should be looking in with good landlord laws, lower property taxes, property appreciation, etc.? Any feedback is appreciated.