What states/cities make the most sense right now? 

in columbus ohio we have to put the value of new builds and the cost of construction if you average enough or look at enough you don't need to talk to anyone. find the city website and do some research first 

Having a full renovated home in the inner city is like being a sitting duck.

Since you’re considering Midwest markets, I’d highly recommend adding Detroit to your list of cities to research.

If you’re set on Florida, focus on areas just outside the main city that are still growing—you’ll find better deals there.

Quote from @Joseph Sakic: I am a young investor (23) and currently have 4 single family residential rental properties around the Kansas City area.

In the City of Austin, we saw a 6.5% increase to $575,000*Total sales increased 2.5% in the metro.

House hacking is financially a no-brainer and no city in the US (including Chicago) has more duplexes than Milwaukee.

Cincinnati is one of my favorite cities to live in Ohio.

A cost segregation study was performed on this single family home in Iowa City, Iowa with a depreciable cost basis of $649,900.