I always expect about $6,000 for one of our SF in the Milwaukee suburbs, but that is different from an apartment.

Do also expect a lot of fluff leads in this methodThe two best strategies I know are inbound methods: direct mail and Google Ads.Direct mail can be costly, but it can also lead to deeply discounted properties.Google Ads, on the other hand, doesn’t require data extraction like calls, direct mail, or texting.

We don't get many natural disasters of this caliber so I'm not sure what to expect for the future.

Mesa or Gilbert, AZ: A Look at the NumbersFor the Phoenix metro area (including Mesa and Gilbert), the forecasted annual appreciation rate is expected to be around 3.5% over the next 10 years, based on recent trends and projections​.

It's more info than I expected so I appreciate it!  

And expect insurance to keep sky rocketing due to all these storms.

So, you should expect to pay 1-2.25% for each transaction (purchase and the sale). 2.

In some cases, homes that are not in flood zones have flooded in areas that would have never been expected.  

but it sounds like your mind is made up on this mentor.. flipping right now is a pretty tough gig for a beginner depending on market. very low inventory then sky high rates for your buyers. so use caution be careful also make sure you have a GREAT RE Broker who knows the values and what you should and shouldn't do in the rehab to maximize your returns. these things are very market specific U simply need to make sure your matching what is expected in the market you choose.. 

That's why my question was to go ahead all over the USA to see people's suggestions for better locations.The fact that you don't think it's silly to ask a forum to recommend any place in the United States for STR and expect to get answers from people without a funnel to sell you something is silly.Jersey City and surrounding is very good for MTR opportunities because of the proximity to NYC and since you are in residency, you would be MUCH safer focusing on MTR since you have an in to other medical professionals.