I recommend considering your cash flow and debt-to-income ratio before making a decision, and consulting with a financial advisor to tailor the choice to your specific needs.Good luck!

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

I’m curious if you’ve had experience with this approach, and if so, I’d appreciate any insights you might be able to share.Additionally, do you have a real estate agent you would recommend who specializes in investment properties in the area?

As @Nathan Gesner recommended, it's a bit early to worry about this!

If you're open to expanding your search some time in the future, I would recommend checking the Columbus OH market.

If you are new and don't have a clue, then I would certainly recommend them or some company that can guide you through things until you have an understanding. 

My recommendation would be different if you were a high-income earner or if you wanted steady equity growth.

Would love to connect and be a resource to you anyway that I can - I'm a realtor, and investor in the area and have some tips & tricks you can implement into your business and see if it helps! 

Anyone have a direct mail or postcard service they recommend for such a scenario?

I recommend having a pricing software (pricelabs perhaps).