First Time Investor from California - Where should I invest?

[Roopali Bahal]

My husband and I are looking to purchase a few invest properties this year as funds become available to us. To begin with we have about $30,000 to invest. 

Can someone please suggest which city would be ideal to invest in for our first rental property. Also, are university towns a goos place to invest? I was thinking Winston Salem since I went to school there?

Thanks in advance!