Moving back to America...Location?

[Brandon P.]

Hello BP Forum, 

This is my first post on here and I truly appreciate this amazing network of highly effective go-givers of time and energy. It's something that just blows me away. 

Cut to the chase. 

I will be moving back to America halfway through this year and will be starting fresh. Currently, I am teaching abroad, but know that teaching is not my highest calling. I have been kicking the idea of "real estate" around without much seriousness until recently. I know it is a good vehicle for long-term wealth generating and need to get the ball rolling.

My question is simply put. Where would you move if you were to start fresh in real estate investing again? I know that there is no golden location, and that actual hard work cannot substitute a "good" location for investing. Originally, I am from Minnesota, and not completely opposed to going back, but it wouldn't be my first pick. I am willing and flexible to try a new part of the country out. 

My start out niche will be multifamily with a strategy of rental. Ideally, I would like to house hack my first place by living in one of the units. 

Any ideas however vague or detailed are welcome. I do thank you in advance for your comments. 

Brandon in Korea