It is an exciting strategy to capture both cash flow and appreciation that the Southeast has generally been experiencing. 

I would recommend tapping into the investor network (happy to point you to a few groups, including one meetup I run in downtown Matthews called Southeast Charlotte Real Estate investors.)

For our first-time OOS experience, we established a Nevada-based LLC Then we started investing in the MidWest, SouthWest & SouthEast. 

Probably the Midwest or Southeast as those are the best cash flow markets. 

Hi @Gregory Colton There are bubbling communities all over Atlanta both South, East and West.I concur with Jay Thomas regarding the job market in North Atlanta.

If this is your first rental property - I'd also recommend an agent that can ensure you are looking at the right kind of home, area, and type to ensure it meets your financial objectives and provides you with a return.I've been an investor in Charlotte for over 10 years and also host a meetup called "SouthEast Charlotte Real Estate Investors/FI" - find us on FB.

I run an investors group in downtown Matthews called Southeast Charlotte Real Estate Meetup and would welcome you both to come, network, and learn.

Looking into purchasing a SFR but making it my primary residence until I get something built on land my wife and I purchased. We live in a college town and could rent it for $1200-$1500/month afterwards. This would al...

My SFH is right off the freeway in south east Merced.

@Priscilla RodriguezI'm a full time real estate investor in Orlando for the last 10 years; I use Southeast Professional Title in Maitland, FL.