For example in Reno, NV there are many homes with walkout basement areas that can be made into separate studio apartments that will get more rent than just the room in the house.

Hello all,My name is Slavik and I'm a new out-of-state investor looking to invest in Jacksonville, FL.Currently focusing on single-family houses, without a specific strategy in mind.

That tells you mainly want buyers are hunting for and purchasing.

Is the closet on an exterior wall where it's cooler than the rest of the house?

The quick answer is no, but best to read this article as various states have certain requirements: https://www.zillow.com/learn/do-i-need-an-agent-to-sell-my-house/

I love the Myrtle Beach area.Condos are a dime a dozen so there is stiff competition which pushes prices down.HOAs have their own problems which I always avoid.I would try and buy a beachfront house or 1st row house 

Found the deal myself on redfin after house hunting for several months.

The best next step is to define your investment goals—whether it's house hacking, long-term rentals, or flips—and start networking with local investors in Houston.

Any brokerage can be the right fit for you so long as you commit to taking initiative and putting in the work.By 'work', I mean income-producing activities (lead generation and follow-up) i.e. cold calling, door-knocking, contacting your sphere of influence, networking, hosting open houses, running online advertising, marketing (paper or online), or anything else that will get you in front of prospective clients.My first broker rarely answered my phone calls and by the time she responded, I'd often already have the answer I was looking for.

You can pick up houses cheap in the area but there is not a lot of appreciation.