@Nova MendozaI only invest in Kansas City, that is my chosen out of state market.

And then, there should be regular "oversight" of your assets/portfolio to ensure you should remain in your chosen assets and not "re-allocate".

Don't get too exotic if you want your financing options to be RELIABLE, even if it falls within you and your cousin Joe's chosen made-up interpretations if the below link.Here is the link that is your only ammunition:https://www.fanniemae.com/content/guide/selling/b2...

That market is chosen because it is filled with properties that can generate the minimum cash flow (or profit if flipping) you decide you need (not want) to make.The market analysis you do will give you the answers to the questions you are posing here. 

I have chosen to rent for the next 12 months as I figure out where I want to live.

This credential enables somebody to prepare taxes and is perfect for somebody - like @Natalie Kolodij - who has chosen to focus solely on tax and tax strategy and isn't interested in audit, consulting, accounting, etc. 

I'd love to introduce you to some of my clients who have chosen to invested in Memphis Real Estate.Everyone I meet wants to be an investor.

There is a a huge monetary issue or time issue depending on what is chosen. 

The chosen comparable houses fell outside size range, location range and they had sold more than 6 months ago.

If you decide to work with a Realtor in your chosen area, would be good to use one that works with investors, or has done some investing themselves.