The short version is that you want a strong and diverse job market, low unemployment rates, a growing population, low vacancy rates and new development, affordability/cost of living, real estate laws and court system, good schools, and low crime.Check out the videos from Dave Meyers with BiggerPockets.

I'm typically an advocate for hiring a CPA once a Schedule E or C is involved.

@Derick JenningsRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

@Taylor Smith if you are looking to buy a home for yourself as a primary residence, I have a video on my YouTube channel called "The Absolute Best Way to Buy a House."

Rewey: There is a video (free on YouTube) by Attorney Jeff Watson titled "How To Do a Subject To And Do It Right" that I highly recommend. 

You can also look into the builder to make sure that they are reputable.Also, look up some videos on selling a house for sale by owner in your state.

v=8QPipxwcGMg&feature=youtu.bePlease let me know if I can be of further assistance.Quote from @Caroline C.: Quote from @Joe R.: Anyone with experience on Norada Promissory Notes? 

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I have one big parcel zoned at Santa Cruz County R-1-15 after building an ADU recently. We want to get a Vacation Rental Permit for stays under 30 days for ADU but current zoning doesn't allow it. What zoning code cou...

Originally posted by @Jene Goshay:I looking for some suggestions on security and monitor systems for my rehab projects.Something I can watch from my smartphone that will monitor any break-ins, check(watch) contractors, and video record whos going in and out of my projects while I am away.