Focus on smaller single-family homes, condos with low HOA fees, or multi-family properties in these regions, and build a reliable local team of agents, property managers, and other professionals to ensure a smooth investing experience.

Start with one close to home where you can learn and build a team.

.: As a new investor starting to look at wholesalers, what would be pertinent questions to ask about a specific deal? 

Quote from @Steven Catudal: Hi all,My partner and I are looking to buy investment properties in Alabama, specifically Birmingham.

@Jacob Dalton, I'm going to have to agree with Jonathan Klemm (sorry, couldn't tag you) & @Brie Schmidt -- you can definitely be a successful landlord in Chicago with the right team in place.  1000's of investors do it every day. 

So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?

If, however, you are not specifically looking for me to be nice and would like me to be honest instead, I'll say that using tools like your app completely misses the point and should be avoided, outside of as a teaching tool.

So what specific questions can we answer for you?

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

Make sure you understand the local rental market and have a reliable team for rehabbing properties.- **House Hacking:** This can be a great way to start, especially if you're looking to live in one of the units.