I am also a licensed EMT, and would love to provide housing for travel nurses, contractors, etc. in that realm since I can relate to them in previous jobs that I've had.I'm looking to invest in these states preferably: Georgia (1st choice - preferably near or south of ATL or in/near Savannah), Alabama, South or North Carolina, and Florida.

El Paso cash flows beautifully with minimum down payment and has plenty of choices.

The data points to most markets have have a boom in housing supply (apartments, and SFH) giving the consumer choices to rent.

I recommend considering your cash flow and debt-to-income ratio before making a decision, and consulting with a financial advisor to tailor the choice to your specific needs.Good luck!

House hacking seems like the best strategy for me.My goal is to purchase a single-family home in Maryland, D.C, (from lurking I've heard D.C was terrible for investing) or Virginia with multiple rooms where I'm making monthly payments similar to what I pay in rent and other charges ($2000-$2500).

They have the money so they get to make the choice.

There are many choices out there so take some time and check out other systems to see what works for you.

Hi, yes Ohio is a great choice to invest in real estate my client from all over the world are investing in the Ohio market.

He has a knack for making bad choices. 

Whether you choose to run screening before you show the unit to them is a personal choice.