Those are probably the biggest pieces, the rest is talking to other investors, surround yourself with these folks, build the relationships, run the numbers, get comfortable with the numbers, and start writing offers. 

My clients are having more luck in surrounding municipalities.

General Phoenix and surrounding areas.Interested in new opportunities to learn and grow in.Open to meeting and collaborating with others in the field.

I am now back, sitting on cash and looking to invest in Pittsburgh first, then surrounding areas.

I wanted to see if anyone has done something similar in the Houston or surrounding area.

 Kellers Chapel Rd, Jonesboro, AR 724042 Acres of residential land surrounded by new build developments.

What should I pay attention to in Denver and surrounding areas?

Looking at the macro-indicators for the state and especially when compared with the surrounding areas - namely CO, AZ, UT... - NM is poised for significant appreciation in the long run. 

There is no federal rule disallowing an income requirement as a multiple of rent and the state of Ohio allows this as does Akron and all surrounding cities where I operate.

If anyone is interested in chatting more about the Sacramento and surrounding markets, I'd be happy to chat.