First Buy and Hold Question

[Caleb Anderson]

Hey BP, looking to get my first buy and hold property. I live in Locust Grove, GA, maybe 45 minutes south of Atlanta. For my rental property, I think I’d feel more comfortable getting something closer to me and my partner. LG has lots of rural parts and a population of maybe 5,000, but it’s a good area and it’s certainly growing. My question is- Is it a bad idea for me to start in an area because it’s close to me, or should I be more advantageous and go invest further away for a better pool of deals?