First, I wrote an article regarding this specific question, take a look if you're curious:The 10 Best Markets for Your First House HackSecond, if you'd rather do your own research, we created a simple "Where to Start" dataset that includes data such as population, price, and rent growth.

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Look up articles on BP on how to find the "core 4".

I'm particularly interested in insights from fellow investors or realtors who might have valuable information or experiences to share. 

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Best of luck-Visiting your target market at least once is valuable for understanding the area and building trust with your local team.