To get started, connect with a knowledgeable real estate agent and lender, practice analyzing deals, and network through local investor meetups.

Yep check BP and Meetup.com or Eventbrite for local meetups @Baron Wheeler

I am always open to any trend but right now I am compelled to restrain myself to the local market, my rule of thumb is 25-30 minutes drive from my home.

Here are some practical steps and strategies to consider:## Single Family and Small Multifamily HomesWhen looking at single-family and small multifamily homes in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, make sure to analyze the local market trends, rental yields, and property appreciation rates.

Localized knowledge for an agent or investor is needed to answer most of these questions.

This property is in shenandoah valley, so my plan is to findout from the local county office/health dept.

I mean by safest is on the volatility, for example STRs have many different factors, seasons of the year, local government regs and much more.

Here's a link https://www.oregon.gov/ODA/shared/Documents/Publications/FoodSafety/ServiceAnimalsposter.pdf You're mixing things up and only looking on a local level.

For example, I’m in Orlando and CFRI is the local club.

Also, look up your local REIA and check Meetup dot com.