Just a heads up - if you have strong relationships with church leadership and are getting into real estate, the YIGBY movement may be a great place for you to work in. 

I am in Colorado.I see a few interesting investments, that on paper in a spreadsheet, look to be worth a closer look -->  in St Louis, MO.I'd like a strong referral to a respected agent who is open to talking with me about their availability to work with me.Thank you in advance!

Cleveland offers strong rental yields, so you might want to look into multi-family properties.Wishing you all the best.

I personally have not done any deals there, but I know that rentals are strong in that area around Oak Lawn, Alsip, etc. 

It sounds like you’re building a strong foundation to not only find promising deals but also make confident, informed decisions along the way.We’re thrilled to have you as part of the community and can’t wait to see the projects you take on.

You cash flow with $50k homes with strong management with strong planning and you will make a lot more money then waiting for a guest to give you a ****** rating on STR sites.

Also, as you highlighted the tenant base is highly reliable, with strong employment, security clearances etc.

Be sure to attend your local REI meetups to build up a strong network and check out the forum topics specific to your goals.

Focus on properties that will have a strong rental market and a clear path to increase in value.Overleveraging:Some investors refinance and pull out too much equity, leaving them with little to no cash flow.

Align yourself with several investor-strong agents or long-time agents with tons of connections.