Engage an investor-focused realtor/broker in your preferred market (this is not a residential realtor) and start 'tire kicking' the market and properties that fit your criteria.

This strategic flip leveraged our market expertise and efficient deal structuring to achieve a quick and profitable transaction.

Just as bad as the posts you see from time to time of the grandchild wanting to work out creative financing to buy their grandparents house below fair market value.  

Focus on market research by exploring neighborhood rent trends and property values while considering your financing strategy (house hacking, BRRRR, or buy and hold).

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

Milwaukee Cleveland Toledo great markets.

Market being hot helped and no permits to deal.

Very interested in the Cleveland/Ohio market in addition to a few other cross-border cities closer to Toronto. 

I think it's the best market in the whole country in my opinion.

Quote from @Marc Zak: In the market where I live (San Diego), appreciation has been strong and many predict it will continue to appreciate in the long term.However, with current interest rates (6% at best) and property tax (2%), the annual cost burden is 8%.Am I correct in saying that appreciation has to be above 8% annually (plus whatever my maintenance and vacancy costs are) for me to make any money in this scenario if the property is cash flow neutral?