Can you see if these areas are worthwhile to invest, or recommend other surrounding areas?

We have a portfolio in Allentown, Easton, surrounding towns.   

What is driving the Florida market is simply it is too unaffordable for someone to buy a home here.I am based in Bradenton, FL (Manatee County).

So how do you go about it without driving real estate agents crazy.

I'm a territory manager for a telecommunications company, and driving through the Newburgh NY I forsee a huge upside in this neighborhood.  

For myself, I decided to look at markets within a 4-hour drive from Atlanta.

Phycologically, it should drive even more people back into the market, which is a good thing.

Also, listen to podcasts and when a guest mentions a book that inspired them, go buy it (I buy on Audible so I can listen while I walk my dog or drive). 

I've heard of instances where I've seen the investor do well long-term and some where the investor has been able to build and sell or just hold and eventually sell if new developments are coming up in the surrounding area. 

In my lease and my contract with owners, I do 2 interior inspections a year and 2 exterior  or "drive by".