I am a local Central Houston agent, investor and developer. 

I have recommended areas in SW, central and NE Florida

Kansas City is the “Heart of America” a transportation hub in the center of the country with a small city feel and the big city attractions of art, culture, fine dining, and professional sports teams.

Details on the duplex:Price: $385kBuilt: 2012Size: 2674 sq ft (1333 each side). 2 story, 3B/2.5B each side w/ 1 car garage & driveway for both, fenced backyard both sides.Interest: 5.49%PITI: $2,698Current Rent: $1,350 but could be brought up to ~$1,600, maybe $1,700Yearly Property Tax: $8,340 (I don't pay any on my side while I live there so $4,170)Upgrades: Vinyl floor in kitchen of both units, new AC (central HVAC) on vacant unit, roof done 2016. 

@Salome Ditmars there are many out there—but unfortunately there is no centralized repository to locate them.

Belize has the most government land per capita than anywhere in Central and South America.  

One of my most profitable STRs ventures is not in a vacation market but it is a unique experience that is within an hour of a major metro hub.

I am really leaning toward multi family units.If it matters I am in Central Michigan.ThanksShawn Realtor's license is not going to help if you plan on buying and selling properties yourself.

I use REI Hub where all my accounts are connected and I categorize income, expenses etc.

But I also realize many people choose the direction of Appreciation first.In my hometown market (not Pittsburgh, but central NJ area), few small to mid size multi family properties could come close to cash flowing positively.