I'd like to stay in the southeast and would appreciate any insight other investors can offer about cities in the southeast. 

Here are additional comments:1) Buying out of state removes any local knowledge you have from assisting in your success, including knowing areas, people and costs. - We always recommend buying your first rental locally if possible and DIY managing to learn as much as possible before investing OOS.2) Lots of crooks and incompetents in the PMC world:( They both cost you money.- As already stated, you'll have a small portfolio.

It's pricey and competitive, but stay in your own backyard, consistently look for deals, and you'll find a great asset.

This is the best platform to further your knowledge of investing.

I just stayed in a hotel in Moab and we had an A/C issue and it took two days to resolve and, honestly, that's not that out of line with my normal experience at hotels.I don't know where people dreamed up this idea that all hotels have someone waiting outside your room ready to resolve anything in 5 minutes. 

Iintoo seems to be branding themselves well as someone who is knowledgeable and will only vet deals that are on point to succeed. 

I would stay away from theses guys. 

I do intend to stay close to home - but home provides only annual opportunities and I’m looking for year round possibilities with tax deed properties. 

You’ll want to handle this carefully to stay within the law.

My main goal is to build good fundamental knowledge so any and all help is appreciated!