Hi Anthony-You currently live in NJ and are looking for out-of-state locations that are affordable with strong rental potential.I would look at a market like Lansing, MI.

@Kris Lou Be careful with agents as 95%+ of them really only know how to handle owner-occupied transactions.We don't do biz in Indianapolis, so this is unbiased info we hope you find useful:Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, experience, expectations and thorough knowledge about locations.

@Aristotle Kumpis I agree I want locations that are growing more in population and job growth. 

Location, location, location.Scarcity plays will remain bid.

But it's quite a big deal where we're located and often overlooked by newer investors getting into MTRs. 

 @Tylere WeaverI am located in Granville/ Glens falls, NY area (Washington County) 

Locate a Motivated Seller that will consider Seller Financing.

In our reviews our lake, pool, size of our house and location relative to everything else gets the most mentions.

@Jesse Strengunfortunately I’m not familiar with property managers in that location what I would suggest is I would look up NARPM and start with them..Below are some questions I would think would be a good starting point for you to see who really treats their company like a business or a hobby.My business partner is a regional VP for NARPM and I am happy to help if you need anything please reach outQuestions to Ask prospective management companies* What are your average days on market for vacant homes?