To be successful, your property very likely will need to abut to your proposed zone.You should research if the town has a mixed use zoning which may fit your need the best.

I am an Army Public Health Nurse and fitness instructor/trainer preparing to retire after 30 years of service. 

It's less about investing in certain states and more about finding properties that fit within that investment thesis framework.

Hi BP,I'm looking to purchase my first property in Los Angeles and wanted to see if anyone has or knows of anything that might be a good fit.

As a first-time buyer with a budget of 600k is New York City or NJ a better fit? 

We gather all documentation into a Google Drive folder for potential buyers, including:Renovation details (brochures, warranty cards)Pre-listing inspection reportPre-listing appraisalWell system documentationSeptic system documentationSharing this folder with agents and on the MLS helps create transparency, leading to bidding wars and waived inspections, often resulting in offers over the list price and fewer repair concessions.By identifying properties that fit the rural buy box for entry-level to mid-priced buyers and tackling major expense items upfront, we remove risk from the transaction.

I just recently learned about financial independence and freedom through real estate investing, so right now I am soaking up everything I can to see what strategy and market could be a good fit for me.Thanks for having me!

My advice would be to find what fits your interests and to talk to as many other investors as you can.

I am sure there are others out there that may be a better fit.

Before price reduction seriously consider kitchen island with seating (2 seats, maybe 3 would fit?).