Quote from @Adam Bartomeo: A tenant that pays their balance after they move out is almost like spotting a unicorn, bigfoot, or finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.

While Vegas might feel like a good choice because it’s closer, let me make the case for Panama City Beach or Destin—they’re the kind of spots that could turn your first investment into a major win.Here’s the thing: PCB and Destin aren’t just beach towns—they’re vacation magnets.

To piggyback on Henry's comments, he's spot on with #4.

. - Definitely not in a spot to have full time people yet and even if I did I would need someone I trusted to manage them which only adds a further cost to things.

In the process of trying to find a property manager right now, but perhaps those will be good spots to find one.  

@Theresa Harris is spot on.

Killeen and Harker Heights do have some good spots and various multifamily options.

For further background, I’m looking to purchase a spot around 750K, but want to seller finance 100-200k of the price to reduce the need for a large down payment / keep myself liquid for renovation costs. 

Jewell, you're spot on about focusing on a property's weakest areas.

Renting by the room doesn't make sense for a lot of people but when you have 4 bedrooms and 4 parking spots it might.