Locations Best to be AVOIDED for Investing?

[Donna Johnson]

I appreciate those who have shared locations/areas they are finding success in investing.  I am wondering what your thoughts are of areas to avoid?  For example, I have found some very affordably priced properties in NY (state), but after looking at the laws in that state, they have very linient tennant laws that can take several months plus an attorney to evict, therefore not only losing rent but costing to evict.  There may be other things I'm unaware of that come into play as well- taxes, liability laws, etc.  

Thanks for any insight!!