I run an air BnB out of my home in Southern Vt And I own 2 condos at Mt Snow. 

It was the perfect solution for this home considering it's location only a few miles from the University of Houston, Texas Southern Univ., VA hospital, Texas Medical Center, Downtown Houston, Toyota Center, Reliant Stadium as well as Hwy 45, 59, 288 and 610.

However, Southern California—particularly cities like Los Angeles, San Diego, and coastal communities—benefits from a warm climate and constant demand, which helps to mitigate seasonal slowdowns.

For me, I had two goals for the course:  (1) Learn how to do due diligence on notes, and (2) Where to find notes with properties in Southern California (where I have a good network of service providers if things don't go well).  

My market is southern CA.I typically purchase off market at a discount.  

If you have heard of Africanized bees or killer bees, they aren't in NY; they are only in southern states, likely FL and Texas, and maybe a little further north. 

I would pick Columbus, Ohio and definitely be investing in areas such as German Village and Southern Orchards.

The 1% rule is still obtainable in several markets here in the southern/middle part of the country.

I'm in southern AB (Lethbridge) and the rental market is pretty good. 

We like markets in the midwest and southern US, including Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Phoenix, Columbus (OH), Tulsa and others.