I know Charlotte area but have no idea about surrounding good areas from investment point of view.

Great Question.In replying to this question, I'm going to consider and refer to "Scranton, PA" as the city proper AND it's surrounding neighborhoods. 

I'm looking into buying a second investment property as a LTR and am interested in Troy, New York, or the surrounding capital region.

I hear a lot of hype around metro-Detroit, and I'm wondering if you have an opinion on investing in Grand Rapids and surrounding areas, particularly Muskegon which seems to be on the rise.

My questions surround how to structure my taxes of course.

Imagine being surrounded by a group of individuals who share your passion and goals.

Thank youLove to help--we do millions in sales and purchases--mostly in the Lehigh Valley area of PA==Allentown and surrounding 

A few years ago, I could book an Airbnb in Philadelphia for significantly less than I could book a similar unit in the surrounding small towns because the competition in Philly was so extreme.

Overall, the journey has been rewarding, and I'm eager to witness the progress in the next five years.Looking to connect with other investors or individuals in the Cleveland and surrounding areas. 

My business partner and I are new to the Bigger Pockets site however we have 20+ years in real estate here in Panama City Beach and surrounding areas.