Looking for my first investment property and need some help

[Ehud Hochman]

Hi everyone,

I am looking to purchase something fairly soon.  I have a down payment of approximately $100k.  I am looking for a very good deal in a good location.  I prefer not to deal with areas that have harsh winters.  Can someone please recommend some good markets to look in where I can get the most for money and where the investment would be relatively safe?  I want a property that is in somewhat good repair that only needs a bit of a face lift (on a scale of 1-100, I want a property that is above 75).  I am located in California and definitely do not want to invest here due to the overly tenant friendly laws.  Would prefer somewhere with landlord friendly laws.

Thank you in advance!

Ed