I'd buy where you live (within an hour or so) for your 1st investment!

I buy and hold and do short term rentals and mid term rentals.Located in Racine Wisconsin  Hello Gabriel: I also live in Racine County there are some great deals our way and including southern milwaukee county too!   

@Isaac TerryIn terms of it being worthwhile, just like most other markets out of state if the barrier or entry is too high where you live, the landlord laws are not favorable where you live, and you are looking for positive cashflow then Cleveland can be a good option.

I realize people are trying to make a living, but anyone who cold calls me is the last person I'd use for any transaction (plus I have people for that!).  

I used to live in Tokyo for 6 years and would like to find a reason to go back more regularly but let me know if you want to connect!

I live around Huntsville, the epicenter of northern Alabama.

I have a client that lives in Hawaii but owns a property in DC area.

Use tools like the VA loan for house hacking and your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) to cover living costs while building equity.

I went owner occupied either conventional or FHA.  3-5% down at the time you only had to live there 1 year and then you can move out or move on. 

I used to live in Louisville KY and now I am in Tampa Florida.