Advice for beginner - struggling to pick a market/area

[Jordan Lefkowitz]

Hello bigger pockets community! I am new to real estate investing and am looking to purchase my first buy and hold property. I'm currently researching and trying to figure out which area/market I'd like to invest in. I live in New York so am thinking it'll be out of state, maybe Connecticut or Florida but really am not sure. Would appreciate any advice you can give to a beginner!