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Hellen, do you mean you want your Realtor to market in other states for your listing in SWFL? 

While @Phillip Austin mentioned Raleigh is a higher returns its just very much a appreciation market, you will not find rentals that cashflow, so depending on your goals its a good or bad market.

.📊 Market Appreciation vs Stock GrowthHere's where it gets really interesting!

I signed up for their investor profile because I am interested in the appreciation in the North Texas (or northern suburbs of DFW) market.

You could put most of your funds in the stock market and access them when needed for a HML.

This is a very labor intensive process for most big box skip trace companies because it cannot be automated.

@Nick ConnorsIt’s great that you’re using your savings to invest early, and Columbus could be a solid market given your familiarity.

Bought a place a few months ago on market while doing a 1031 exchange..

Rental market is pretty strong, there are a lot of good economic drivers.