The key for me wasn't to invest in the 'best place' but to know a market so well that a deal jumps off the page when it appears.

So, I’m curious how you are managing to find your deals, whether you are buying at auctions or via marketing direct to sellers.

Are you looking at investing in Birmingham or other markets?

I'm planning on buying a LTR at the moment, likely small multifamily. markets are hard too.

The area has seen growth in both the residential and rental markets, making it a potentially lucrative investment.For financing, you can explore options like conventional loans, FHA loans (for owner-occupied properties), or even local programs that might offer lower down payments for investment properties.

Maine in particular has a few markets with a decent amount of multifamilies.

San Antonio is a hot market still for flipping.

Not sure why owners invest in rentals, yet do very little research on market conditions!

Quote from @Shayan Sameer: Quote from @Samuel Diouf: Columbus, Ohio is a great market to consider if you're looking for appreciation markets that still have cashflowing deals under $200k.

At that point in time the market was still hot for properties at my price point in my buy box.