Low barrier to entry, low taxes, landlord friendly, some amazing class A and B suburbs and a strong urban core. 

Planned energy-efficient HVAC installations will replace outdated ceramic heaters, reducing tenant utility costs, lowering insurance premiums, and qualifying for utility reimbursement programs—a win-win for tenants and investors alike.Inflation HedgeReal estate is historically a strong hedge against inflation.

In the long run, I want to have properties that are producing strong cash flow (eventually would love to own small apartment buildings and syndicate larger deals), but it seems that focusing on cash flow and reinvesting those cash flows will be a slower process than focusing on properties prime for appreciation or with opportunities for forced appreciation.

Any recommendations for starting strong would be appreciated. 

OKC has alot of opportunity mainly because of its low level of enforcement of housing codes, strong landlord laws and conservative judges in eviction court.

I recently had a conversation with a Russian-speaking realtor from Ohio and wanted to share some insights:Competition among investors is very strong.

Texas is a great option, consider San Antonio or Houston for strong cash flow, DFW or Austin suburbs for appreciation, or Corpus Christi for short-term rental potential.

Fishtown and Point Breeze are strong options but can be pricey.

For a single property, a strong umbrella insurance policy may offer sufficient protection at a lower cost.

For fix-and-flips, you should focus on Atlanta neighborhoods with strong demand and a good spread between distressed properties and ARVs.