I work with a lot of high earners and have a few friends of friends that are doctors and lawyers.

Rodrigues' recommendation may change this), but my next question would be, are there any cities/markets where 1 of the following are true: 1) You have family/friends that live there, 2) You travel there frequently (either for vacation, work, etc.), or 3) Somewhere else you've lived before AND know the area well?

I would advise finding an investor friendly realtor when you choose a market.

The whole thing is not beginner friendly….  

The owner is friend of mine, really good dude.

I stayed in touch with all of my investors who bought off of me to see how well they did and my biggest joy was when they returned to buy more or told their friends about me and what I do! 

I don't know the Baltimore market but have a friend who is a very savvy investor there and maybe he would do some coaching to help you understand which way is up.

Quote from @Todd Fullerlove: Howdy BP friends,I just relocated to Knoxville, Tennessee, Tennessee.

No reason not to use a top platform.Regarding the friends thing, that is dirty pool IMHO.

First, Texas is one of the most landlord friendly states in terms of laws.