When assessing different markets, what do you look at with regards to unemployment rates with a city that's in two states?I normally recommend to new people searching with using American FactFinder (census.gov) to use...

But what is left over (in this case $100/mo) is what you would spend on hookers and blow...or cross stitch...or whatever, i don't judge :)If my intentions initially are to just put everything into a bank account and leave it alone, is cash flow less of a priority?

Also as Brandon says, you need to be very careful not to cross into broker territory when wholesaling.

Article on the top 10 zip codes for 2019 which are good places to start investigatingTwo are in Michigan - Grand Rapids - 2 hours outside of DetroitLivonia Mi - Borders Detroithttps://www.cnbc.com/2019/08/0...

I want the most as possible to have fixed rate 30 year terms, the least to have cross-collateral clauses, adjustable rates, calls, balloons. 

I purchased a duplex exactly a year ago for $209,000 and it is closing tomorrow at 12pm (fingers crossed) for $248,650. 

FWIW usually there is cross-collateralization involved.

It is going to take maybe 2 months to do so and I can do only so many podcasts, meetups and deal analysis before my eyes start to cross. 

Do I need auto insurance in a state that's 3 borders to the east of mine?

This is the route I'm taking and I believe at the worst case, the experience I get will help me on my next deal if the first one comes crashing down for some reason (fingers cross it won't happen) and at least I won't have too much equity in it.