Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

I know many people who own real estate that are not citizens of the US.

I'm Pratik Patel, a healthcare professional excited to join the BiggerPockets community.

Found this property on the MLS.

@Raiyan KhanYou can search these forums for vendor recommendations but you can also join a real estate investment club in the area you want to invest and get the same info.

Buying a property that helps cover your mortgage is one of the best ways to start building wealth.

I agree with @Collin Hays especially in a state like NJ that is very one sided in terms of landlord/tenant situations.

Get out of your comfort zone.

-Kwanza  I believe the biggest lesson I learned is that you should manage the property manager, particularly at the start of the relationship.

Being a broker in Western Washington and an investor in Tacoma, I completely understand the challenge of getting started in this market.