I could write a whole book on this topic, but this is what came to mind.3) There are a few factors that I consider when picking the city.

  - Outside of that, I'd encourage you to visit cities you are considering investing, and get on the ground even for a weekend. 

I learned about the city over time and began my out-of-state investing journey. 

I checked the city's website and the plots fall into their "Low Density Neighborhood" district.

That is on one of the largest arterial streets in the city, massive traffic count.

In Cleveland over 75% of the population rents that are in the city.

Do you have a personal connection to either of those cities/markets?

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There are wholesalers in every major city in the country and they are buying at 70% to 90% of value all day long, every day of the week.

You can probably find some around DFW in some of the outer cities for around $250,000, so 1031 the ones with the most equity into more properties with chances for more appreciation.One thing I would suggest is not to buy NEW from the big production builders.