I would look around Northeast if you want to be in the cities.If you're open to being in the suburbs Golden Valley, Robbinsdale and Highland Park of Saint Paul could be fun!

Lake Street (old money), Laurel Heights (near USF campus), Forest Hill and extension with great views, West Portal (muni station, some big lots), St Francis Woods (old money, huge lots), Merced Manor near Lake Merced, and Inner Sunset (demand from UCSF will always be there), Golden Gate Heights (great views), Noe Valley (trendy).

There's a bunch of guys who can close all cash and their names pop up frequently in any market. 2) The Golden Deal. 

I am 26, and live in San Diego, CA with my amazing wife and a great big red Golden Retriever named Cooper. 

AK - Complete darkness half the yearIf you get outside of your globe and set aside Texas pride (I mean you should be your own country correct??)

E.g. you can't fix a leaky pipe from the other side of the globe, nor can you show the property to new tenants if the lease expires while you're gone. 

@Christopher Golden DM on this and I will run the comps and give you an idea on ARV.

Provided they are the same, which I assume they are, then you should be golden in either one. 

All direct deposit on-time, pay all their own utilities & are golden. 

Once you get your income boost you’ll be golden for debt pay down and to continue investing.