Use a buyer's agent that knows the market, contracts, negotiations, etc.If you really want to learn about investing, get a job in property management. 

The key for me wasn't to invest in the 'best place' but to know a market so well that a deal jumps off the page when it appears.

Plus, you already know the market, which gives you an edge.

Buying a tiny home offers several compelling benefits.

In fact, just finished one that I have yet to put on the market. 

Plenty of investors work the Atlanta market but the ROI is better in Huntsville and Atlanta is tenant friendly.

Hi Kedric, welcome and I'm in the Atlanta Market.

@Cosmo DePinto, I can provide further insight on behalf of my market.

If we are purchasing properties when the market is a highly appreciated seller’s market, we need to realize we may be in DUMB DEBT and should be prepared for the risk of suffering the consequences if and when the economy turns for the worst and goes into a recession as this will likely cause values to drop.

In high barrier markets, rents have gotten stronger but not the double digit growth we had seen, which was an anomaly.