For instance, I live near Madison, Wi which is fairly expensive by Midwest standards.

@Isaac Johnson I live in Phoenix, AZ, but went to HS in Madison SD and still have family in the area.I have one duplex (see my profile), which I manage from AZ, and am currently acquiring a quad which will be professionally managed.SF is a great market, even with current prices, there is a lot of opportunity.

I'd start attending the Madison REIA on the 2nd Monday of every month (The next one is 11/14).

I'm beginning the upgrade to larger multifamilies in the Madison, WI area.

If you're looking to AirBnB the other unit look into Dane County codes & Madison regulations, I believe Madison has some length-of-stay regulations.

Hi BP,I am a 29 year old beginner in REI and I have recently moved to the Huntsville, Alabama (Madison county) area.

We even have a Madison forum.Go to "Start a Discussion."  

I am a young engineer seeking guidance for real estate investing in the Madison/Huntsville Alabama area.

(means take action, change your direction)Yes, I've owned multiple houses in King Co (Kent, Tukwila, Burien, Riverton, SeaTac) and in Seattle specifically (Magnolia, Fauntleroy, White Center, Madison Park and have I personal knowledge.

there are good areas of Jackson and suburbs  Madison county Rankin county I owned a bunch of new builds there that i bought for go zone tax bene's and they were very easy to own and manage they never went up in value though so the ONLY play was the massive tax savings i made buying them in the first place.