Since you’re considering Midwest markets, I’d highly recommend adding Detroit to your list of cities to research.

Miami Rental Market Update: Rents Drop $200 as Affordability Remains a ChallengeMiami has officially ranked as the second-most unaffordable city in the U.S., but there’s some good news for renters: local rents have dropped to a 3-year low, with decreases of up to $200.

I think a big catalyst this year across all areas of real estate will be the unemployment rate and personal income growth within the Kansas City metropolitan areas and surrounding cities.

The City I invest in has a somewhat outdated rule that states an emergency contact must reside within 60 miles of the residence. 

Happy to chat if you look in Kansas City

That is honestly my biggest concern. 

@Emeka Okeke, the biggest thing is actually doing it.  

Hey @Anthony Zotto, this question tends to lend itself to be state, city, regulations specific as the rights of tenants/property owners vary, which you probably know.

Metro Atlanta, generally speaking, respective markets 30 to 45 minutes from the City, will be tight on cash flow unless you implement a creative investment strategy, such as short-term rentals, medium-term rentals, or rent-by-the-room properties, or allocate at least 30% to 35% towards your downpayment if you intend to hold the property as a long-term rental. 

That alone was the biggest improvement for my business practices and allowed me to take all of my bookkeeping in-house and eliminate the expense I was shelling out for a bookkeeper.