@Karrie JeffriesDon't do Out of State.Each investor has their own strengths and weaknesses they bring to the table.You:1. 

What are the strengths you bring?

Consider your own unique strengths, weaknesses, and goals and whether those are liable to help you or hurt you in any particular field.

Every area is good for rentals if you have the right properties and rent prices.There are areas, however, where I don't want to own rentals.That being said, Craigslist is not a way to test the strength of a market.

The beauty of real estate is that there are so many ways to make a buck you can both probably find ways to play to your strengths and interests.

I was able to view the unoccupied side and noted the following problems: massive cracks in the tub surround tile, uneven floors, walls, and ceilings throughout, an active small leak from the water heater in the kitchen closet, peeling vinyl tile over water damaged original hardwood floors in the kitchen in an area far from the water heater and all plumbing, and a piece of plywood below the stove and refrigerator that I assume is for strength.

Don't buy just yet... another category 3 Hurricane, "Irma" , may be hitting the coast:https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/hurricane-harvey/amp/hurricane-irma-packing-100-mph-winds-it-gains-strength-atlantic-n797791

You have to leverage your strengths for as long as you can.

All other things being equal, the strength of your bottom line is proportional to the strength of your marketing, period.

What are their strengths and drawbacks?