Best Markets to Buy/Hold in 2019

[Ben Mosh]

I'm brand new to Real Estate investing,  and hoping to get some advice on a few markets that I should consider looking at (for buy/hold strategy). Also would be curious if you have any suggestions on a price range I should be targeting (if I have ~$60k saved). I currently reside in Southern California, and assume this isn't the best place to invest (with the limited savings that I currently have). 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks,  in advance!