I need some professionals!

[Travis Page]

First time poster, long time reader, and even longer time with interest in real estate. Looking for some words of experience from people who are local and experienced in the markets. 

Located in Jackson Michigan and I want to get started on my investing. I bought a hud home at a great price well below estimated value so I am a proud home owner living in a construction site that's slowly becoming a very nice house. 

My concerns are as follows, does anyone have experience in or near Jackson with fix and flips, rentals, or even being a real estate agent. I want to become an agent but this city doesn't seem to promising but I also have no experience or the knowledge to know any better if this area or areas around are great markets. I'm willing to go to bigger cities around if those markets are better. Just trying to weigh my options and possibly converse with someone who is knowledgable or has a history in or around my location. Thank you for your time!