Looking to begin purchasing 2-4 unit properties, need guidance

[Steven Gillmer]

Hello all! In an effort to maximize the number of doors that I can purchase with my maximum 10 Fannie Mae mortgages, I have been thinking about shifting from single family to small multi family. The issue now is where because the ones in Nashville, where I live, are out of my budget, and the ones in Memphis, where my current holdings are located, are in areas of town that I avoid. Now I am beginning my research of other markets but I need experienced investors to help. One major concern I have is the state income tax in states like Missouri and Indiana, since there is none in Tennessee.

Anybody have any recommendations on where to start?