Most investors in your shoes start out usually in midwestern markets that are booming. 

With the EV factory boom, it's a market worth considering.

Austin rents average $1700 per month, and the market is booming.

Quote from @Logan Winn: I'm looking into the following states at the moment:Texas (think Austin, Dallas, Houston): It's booming, with tons of people moving in and landlord-friendly vibes. 

The macroeconomics is booming because of big companies moving and developing here like Intel, Amazon, Google, etc. that's why there is a lot of population growth and job growth.

All houses were set to boom, but I'll need to check the records.

If it has gone up and down rapidly, then that indicates a boom/bust market (typical in areas without a diverse job market such as areas where all of the jobs are in tech, energy, manufacturing, a single employer or supporting those workers for example). 

Most of these have been the home of boom and bust for decades. 

I focus on Columbus, Ohio, which has been booming with tech giants like Intel, Meta, Amazon, and Google moving in, boosting property values and job opportunities.

For appreciation, check out Columbus—it's been booming with tech giants like Intel, Meta, Amazon, and Google driving up property values and job opportunities.