Quote from @Jaycee Greene: Quote from @Dave Bobka: That's right, been eyeing all of those as well was Fort Wayne, INWhat about something like this in FTW: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/3207-Clint...?

And I copied that idea for the core of my portfolio (although I also invest in alot of passive deals as well, in the satellite portion for a core-satellite approach).

The alternative to that is going to the Cape, Western MA, as well as adjacent states with coastal/lakeside properties where many of us New Englanders vacation. 

Some have been on the market for weeks", that doesn't bode well for renting of any kind really.

The fact that you have already owned and sold a rental property gives you a great experience to start from.In terms of the best place to invest - that is whatever place meets your criteria, goals and investing style.Personally flips have not been working as well for me lately, but when we get the right BRRRR deal those are still working well.

Saul, Phoenix and Vegas are popular markets, but I’m not sure they’ll actually cash flow well with today’s prices and interest rates.

Many of them become entitled and create problems, particularly for amateur landlords that don't know how to manage well. 

You need to do the research too if your area would be bringing in more money as an STR, some areas would do better as a long term rental as well. 

Well, those will need attention after every moveout.This is where your tenant screening comes in. 

This is known as "margin".