I prefer primary and secondary markets because of the amount of buyer/seller pool in even the worst environment.

My goal is to just network and learn the environment around me since I am new to this field.

You the landlord is only responsible for providing a safe and comfortable living environment, clean water and heat to your tenant.  

And that is in an environment that is more open than what you are looking at.Another exercise to try - buy a half dozen traffic cones, the taller ones that are 20" high or more or pound some stakes in the ground. 

Hi everyone,I'm headed to Kansas City on May 12-14 and Dallas 15-18 if anyone is interested in meeting up and discussing the real estate environment there i'd love to meet with you!

Thank you all in advance, and thank you BP for developing such an amazing environment to learn.

It is a very competitive environment on duplexes and above, these often go for only cash.  

@Justin Kane has the right idea, I would stay out of NYC for investment.Our state government is about to fire a missile right into whatever is left of landlord rights in the city: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/17/nyregion/ny-rent-laws-regulation.htmlMost of those bills, if passed, will make NYC and more punishing investment environment than it already is.

It sounds like you have the right strategy for today's environment.

What is the regulatory environment where your property is located - is it legal?