The people are friendly, the business environment is welcoming, and my real estate investments have provided me with financial freedom.

So - somewhere 2 hours away, or somewhere you like to vacation in, or where all your family lives, or where you plan to move someday.Too many people are trying to do exactly what you're doing - pick a market based on a formula - and they end up buying a random 'cheap' property thousands of miles away, turn it over to people they've never met or even spoken to, and then... lose money.  

For the HVAC, I'd just question if that's the correct and best way to go about it, but I'm not an expert, but certianly you won't get interest listing a unit for rent or sale without HVAC.

Look at how people invested 20, 40, or 60 years ago.

Looking to help people in my community build wealth and continue to learn more about investments myself!

@Luisa MorejonA metric that most people don't factor in is headache factor. 

I traded all my RE in for apartment complexes in Ohio and we have won every eviction over there due to the judges being tired of these mental midgets lying regarding Covid and not following the CDC standards on their end.  

Work with a tax expert and real estate attorney to finalize the deal and navigate zoning or financing complexities.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Then, after I had experience and several wins, people were willing to partner with me on deals, or lend to me in second position for a short period of time to help with the down payment and with repairs and then I would pay them back when I would refinance.

Many of the people that come are members of Lifestyles Unlimited so they sometimes talk about upcoming events for members only, but the meeting is open to everyone and they share some excellent information.