New investor - multifamily properties in cash flow markets

[Jameel Jason]

Hi everyone, I live and work in San Francisco, CA. I am new to the buying and selling world of real estate. As a strategy, I am thinking about owning multifamily properties (out of state). As a starter, I am looking to invest in 10+ units in emerging or high cash flow markets. My research is telling me that Kansas City,MO, Jacksonville,FL, Memphis,TN, Indianapolis, Cleveland,OH are hot spots. The problem that I am having is that a) are these markets too saturated? And b) what are some ways to find apartment buildings for sale besides sources such as loop.com? I am in the information consumption phase so any insight/guidance would be much appreciated.