I am putting in a link to something that may be help, a cost of living comparison calculator (https://www.bankrate.com/real-estate/cost-of-living-calculat...). 

Quote from @Sabian Ripplinger: i want to possibly use hard money this year to grow quicker   and can you use them for new builds  who should i use and  any tips?   

#McCormickI have some Youtube videos (link in my profile) that will help with some of your questions and I'd be happy to have a call to help walk you through the market and what you should consider when looking here.

Hi Brian, everyone on this thread has great input!

They won't always be upfront about this with you but if know they're selling because they want to retire, that opens you up to different options vs if they're an investor just selling for profit.

I have a pretty large capital ready to step into this game,I am in big conflicts either choosing Ohio(Cincinnati/Dayton) or Texas(Houston) for BRRRR method, I read a lot about Ohio, only positive stuff.

This link has over 11,000 data-driven investors taking Neal’s real estate data science course, and there are over a thousand reviews from people that Neal doesn’t even know.

I lived there for a couple years and I met this guy who has bought and managed a ton of property there. 

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

I shows my what dates people are searching for this year and last year.