If you're set on investing out of state, whatever market you decide to invest in it'll be important to develop your core-4: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-tea... 

If plan to invest out of state it'll be crucial to develop your core-4: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-tea...Having a solid team around you will be fundamental to your success.

Biggerpocket's David Greene has a helpful article on assembling your core-4: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-tea...BP is a great platform to connect with local professionals and build your team. 

I have far better things to do, like play tea party with my granddaughter!

-Jon Make sure to build your core 4 https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-tea...Some other things to keep in mind are1) is it a landlord-friendly state2) what are  the vacancy rates (for the area you want)3) What are the driving economic forces for the area4) price to rent ratios vs appreciationThese are a few to consider, I think ohio markets are really good right now.

Not my cup of tea.  

I know that I could benefit financially from people who will default again, but that strategy is not my cup of tea.

And if someone is not your cup of tea, they check out soon enough.Make sure you find out what your city's ordinances are regarding STR.Will they have their own entrance? 

I can honestly say that I hope investors and agents read other’s responses and stay away.  40k properties that rent for 850 after 15k rehab are not everyone’s cup of tea but you won’t find those numbers outside of 29203 and 29204.  

I hope you can read the tea leaves better that I did.Mark