My personal property is located in pennsylvania and my friends who are foresters have told me I have oak and hickory that are 250 years old which is unheard of in PA. if I were you.

Focus on factors like affordability, growth potential, demand, and landlord-friendly regulations to guide your decision.Good luck!

@Pranita Maldikar Unless the seller is a family member or personal friend, I'm not sure why you'd want to put that much money down on the property.

Take a look at this podcast from BP - it goes over Beginner friendly ways to start investing and you will take alot from it. 

We had advice from real estate agents, contractors, friends and lawyers from other regions.

I’d also look at local amenities, school districts (if targeting families), and proximity to major employers or transportation hubs.

We have several vendor business members in the title space that are very investor friendly.

A young investor with just 1-2 properties, 3 years into their journey could potentially be a great partner for friends and family.

If you are trying to raise a few hundred thousand to buy another 4-6 unit property, while I would not invest in someone with less than a year experience, I am guessing some of your pilot friends, other friends, or family members may be willing to chip in.Now, if you want to jump from a triplex to 80 units, raising 4-5mm of equity and another 4-5mm in debt, than I would just manage your expectations. 

We would love to connect with investors, as well as investor-friendly realtors and property managers in the northern Alabama region.Any insights into the local market or recommendations for neighborhoods to explore further would be greatly appreciated.