Tips on finding the right market/neighborhood

[Brendan Garwood]

Hello All-

I hope this post finds everybody well. As a new investor looking to complete my first purchase (this is going to be a house hack), I have been having a difficult time really narrowing down which area would be the best to try this strategy. I am 22 and have a full time job but am really open to moving anywhere within 1 hour of my employment’s location as I am single. Besides the basics such as a safe neighborhood with good schools, what other points do you guys have in regards to picking a neighbor/location to invest in? What are some things that you guys looks for in the area? I live in the suburbs and would like to complete this house hack in the suburbs. Any tips would help! Thanks so much!