The more properties you walk and the more industry conversations you have, the better you’ll get at identifying these opportunities.

I was involved in a bunch of industries—from wellness and gyms to digital marketing and consumer products.

If you’re looking to invest in your backyard, it helps to network with as many locals in the industry as you can.

This is where I'm very inexperinced and don't understand what is standard for industry or what could potentially bite me down the road.

A little about me: My husband and I live in the SF Bay Area, we have a 3 year old and a newborn and we both work W2 jobs in the biotech industry.

@Jenna SchulzeAs a newbie investor with limited capital, I’d invest close to home.Invest in areas you know well.I’ve been in the RE industry since 1978 and people always ask me:What’s the best market to invest in?

Seemed commercial/industrial.

Affordable Entry Prices: Both Oklahoma City (OKC) and Tulsa offer properties well below your $200K-$300K range, making it easier to meet your cash flow goals.Landlord-Friendly Laws: Oklahoma is one of the most landlord-friendly states, which simplifies managing your investment and dealing with tenants.Strong Rental Demand: Both OKC and Tulsa have stable rental demand, especially in areas near colleges, hospitals, and growing suburbs.Job & Population Growth: OKC, in particular, has been experiencing job growth in energy, aerospace, and tech industries, contributing to a growing rental market.

It offers a great opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the industry while building a network. 

Since you're so close to Loyola and not too far from Northwestern, I imagine you might have a pool of people who need temporary furnished housing while they study, do a medical rotation, or travel in the medical industry.