Here’s some context: Property 1: >$100k in EquityValue: $325kDebt: $220k @ 2.88% (30-year fixed)Property 2: >$70k in EquityValue: $325kDebt: $252k @ 3.38% (30-year fixed)Extra considerations: - I have $15-20k liquid to use for any of these deals- My current job is relatively stable, but not high-payin- Current properties in TX, living in NY, looking to invest in Mid-West (crazy, I know)- No other debt obligations besides the two mortgagesUltimate goal/timeline: Though a bit ambitious, I’d love to build up the portfolio to 10-20 units in the next two yearsI understand that any/all replies aren't financial advice; all ideas welcome for information purposes. 

Where in Pennsylvania East or West?

Quote from @Jemini Leckie: Hello,I live in a mountain west state, not California.

I can't speak too much to the market on the Westside, but as far as affordability on the West Coast Spokane is worth looking into.

250-300kSolely on price, there are areas that can be fitsTampa: south of Gandy - South Tampa, Suphur Springs, near University, St Pete: Childs Park & surrounding areas, Gulfport, South St Pete, Euclid Heights and areas west of 275Largo You only provided price, which is a small part of buy box.

I operate across the mid-south/mid-west.

Typically gets about 50 – 60 attendees.West DFWREI - https://www.meetup.com/West-DFW-REI-Group/- This is a smaller group but provides tons of information.

For details: One example property is a SFH, south west of Little Rock (close to 430 and 30 intersection), price is 230.

I know out here on the West coast with our digitalized title plants that each title company has it would be a matter of a few clicks for customer service department to transmit a copy of the mortgage to me..

So you move on.I also like Robin's Saturday morning group in west FTW.