I also help investors analyze deals in any state, providing insights to ensure they make informed decisions.While the markets Greg mentioned are excellent for investing and tend to be more landlord-friendly, Chicago—being the third-largest city in the U.S.

The idea of putting eggs in one basket (season) does tend to intimidate me.  

Strategies that are more inclined to generate wealth tend to be overlooked. 

They also tend to offer good cash flow relative to their cost, especially in areas with high demand for affordable housing.

We often use zoom showings, but they build on that mutual in-person experience.We don't encourage bottom-of-the-barrel neighborhoods, simply because with 60-120 year old properties capex tends to exceeed cash flow over time aka money pit.

They also tend to have lower tenant turnover and simpler management.

If you are the lone supplier of a specific housing product and there's pent up demand you will absorb your units quicker and have tenant stay longer given the lack of alternatives.

I have a in depth background in construction and tend to understand what quantifies as a major issue more then most. 

It's just hard to prove that the tenant caused the issue, since as time passes the drain tends to accumulates as well.

Cold calling and direct mail tends to find the most success among small-mid sized teams.