new member from eastern panhandle of west virginia.

[Jeremiah Draper]

Just like everyone else, I am new here and interested in investing in properties. The eastern panhandle in WV seems like a growing area and housing prices are slowing rising being located in between Winchester VA and Hagerstown/Frederick MD. This area is also a little over an hour to Baltimore and DC.

I first thought it would be interesting to flip houses in the area but the more I've been thinking, I feel buying properties for rentals may be the way to go.  

If anyone would be able to point me in the right direction regarding buying properties with little money down and single family homes vs townhomes rentals and what is the best option that would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you all.