This choice can influence the best path for you.

Going through my real estate journey I have learned a lot, I am 24, a veteran and a graduate from Temple University,I started with aspirations of investing on a property and making a quick flip.My problem lied with fear of failing, my capital and my savings.I decided I wanted to learn the real estate market and know the ins and outs before I would make a bold choice on buying my first real estate home.

I went with the conventional option for a few reasons, but that's not the best choice for everyone.

Quote from @Collin Hays: I suspect that the Smokies is your best choice, simply because it is a year-round destination. 

Overpricing will likely lead to longer vacancies and lost income.Respond QuicklyTenants have more choices than ever, and properties that don’t respond to inquiries promptly may lose out.

Im hoping to find an investor to help me buy the lot next to mine so i can move up from doing tax deeds.. if not i have my next lot picked out and will continue to invest in them while i fix my credit and learn more on investing.. i have always wanted to be successful in life but drugs and bad choices have kept me from it.. now im proud to say there is nothing that will stand in my way of realizing my dreams Just following up.

It won't be as promising; the saturation of this thematic investing choice has defeated it's purpose.

While short-term rentals in areas like Kissimmee, Florida, can pay for themselves and offer lifestyle benefits, the ROI typically doesn’t match what I see from my traditional portfolio of long-term rentals in North Texas.That said, short-term rentals can still be a great choice, especially if you're drawn to the area and the opportunity to combine personal use with investment income.

@Nik Verret Airbnb and VRBO should be sufficient as you start off.

For what you are trying to achieve you'll want to stick to the suburbs and a few choice neighborhoods on the West Side of the city.