For LTRs, prioritize markets with population growth and strong job markets.Wherever you choose, work with an investor-friendly agent who knows the local market and can help you analyze deals.

Any thoughts on how to choose - what metrics to evaluate, resources to read to help? 

Quote from @Victoria Hogan: @Rick Albert here's the link to the posting our PM put on zillow: https://www.zillow.com/homes/4072-W-Song-Bird-Pl-Fayettevill...There's not a ton of competition in this specific neighborhood and what is looks to be mostly all priced higher than ours with varying times on the market. 

I bet Baby Shark would be an especially annoying song. 

Hi. I own a duplex property (I do not live on site) and I'm renting out the 2 bed/1 bath back house. I got three applications today. All of them are financially qualified and sound: 1. Single woman, mid 30s, small dog...

Don't buy the song and dance "our word is our bond" or "we're deacons of our church". 

Quote from @Carlos Ptriawan: Quote from @David Song: Quote from @Carlos Ptriawan: Quote from @David Song: Syndication certainly favors the syndicator, with all the risk on the passive investor.

Quote from @William Causey: When choosing a private money lender, how do you weigh the importance of flexible loan terms versus fast closings?

Choosing the best first property depends on the timeline, learning opportunities, financial comfort, and property appreciation and market demand.Good luck!

There are plenty of markets, a lot of people choose the Midwest.