I’m sure video will follow once better base models release, maybe even this year.Third is your existing P&Ls.

There are tons of articles and Youtube videos to help you with setup and monthly management. 

The short version is that you want a strong and diverse job market, low unemployment rates, a growing population, low vacancy rates and new development, affordability/cost of living, real estate laws and court system, good schools, and low crime.Check out the videos from Dave Meyers with BiggerPockets.

If it is a woodsy getaway that's great, like a cabin.

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Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

#McCormickI have some Youtube videos (link in my profile) that will help with some of your questions and I'd be happy to have a call to help walk you through the market and what you should consider when looking here.

Some investments give better ROI in Phx, such as multifamily, and some generally perform better in getaway destinations (Sedona), for STR's, etc. 

Whether you spend time networking, reading books, watching videos or connecting on bigger pockets or if you spend cash hiring a mentor, maybe partnering up with or doing free intern work for a real estate investor; whichever route you decide to go investing in yourself is one of the best investments you can make.