If you have a lot of family in OK, that can be a great place to start assessing since you have dedicated boots on the ground, as well as a reason to visit.Don't overthink the analyzing of markets when you are still figuring things out.

Quote from @Spencer Ware: Looking to start expanding portfolio.  

Is it worth talking to someone to start the tax planning convos if this is my current situation?

Ideally, I would like to use the buy and hold strategy, with a 50k budget to get started.  

House hacking is a fantastic way to start, but preparation is key.

I'm a Michigan native looking to move back to start my portfolio but I haven't really spent too much time in Detroit and would love to hear people's experiences.

There was positive population growth, medium home price growth, low unemployment, good rent to home ratios, and low crime, all of which are factors when I start looking into an area to invest in.  

I want to obtain more properties through other loan products but unsure where to start.

I first started out in Real Estate by house hacking in college. 

My plan is to start house hacking.