Quote from @Alan NA: If you could pick one or two neighborhoods in these two states to buy a long or mid-term rental property $1mm or under, which would it be and why?

Maybe you can help the investors you meet with all the miscellaneous tasks involved with investing like picking up rent checks, turning over properties for new tenants, or even just driving by occasionally to make sure their properties are in good condition.I'd also recommend spending a lot of time looking at all the homes you're targeting in your area, both online and in person.

we used to pick up a couple a year at the tax lien auctions, but most were accessible if you had a skinny guy on staff that could get in. 

@Timothy Blackman- thanks  ...get some referrals for lenders from friends / co workers ...contact them all on the same day with the same criteria and ask them any questions you have and  ask for some scenarios ...compare the  feedback and service they provide ...pick one lender to get pre approved with ,,once you have a property - contact all lenders again for pricing options for the actual loan you will need ...hopefully the lender you chose for pre approval will be competitive in their pricing ..good luck

I would be less concerned about trying to pick land based on future appreciation & selling. 

San Antonio you better Pick up the pace.  

my ex tenant was picked up for smoking pot - I wasn’t held liable for that. 

Pick a lender.  

Pick a market, go onto Zillow Agent finder, look for reviews that mention something about investments, call the person to make sure they invest themselves and go from there.

bottom line: pick what you think if best for where you are at on your real estate investment journey.