Being from Lubbock, I'm biased in my investing locally.

I am biased to Nebraska because I absolutely love the people here, but I have lived in Minneapolis (and agree with your assessment... it is the reason why I left), I have lived on the east coast, Colorado and all over the US and I have to say that I like the markets in Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri the most.

Do you think there would be any issue of the plumber being biased because they want the work?

Mark GMark, thank you and you're certainly welcome.Well, I'm rather bias as to the best material and way to learn the basics from an investor point of view, I'd have to say at my Academy.

@Irvin NguyenHi Irvin, I know I may be bias but I would definitely say midwest places like OH, KY, IN, etc.

Then, buy similar properties.Using this approach has many advantages:Works in any location.Focuses on your financial goals.Maximizes your rental income by ensuring that your property is likely to always be occupied by a reliable tenant.Removes opinions and bias from property selection.

YES, we may be a little biased, but check out our blog here on BP comparing Detroit to other cities and Deep Dives on Metro Detroit cities & neighborhoods: https://www.biggerpockets.com/...Your biggest question shouldn't be WHERE to invest, but HOW you will invest!

Unfortunately some of it is simply in the perceptions and biases of a college financial aid officer who is not an accountant.

I'm a little biased towards this option, as I have a duplex that I got for 70k that cashflows 800 a month after PITI.  

It’s a great way to start your day, but I am also biased since I do it in the morning and am a morning person.