Also @Jessica Wilson with PMI River Region is a good PM here with plenty of properties in that area.

Account Closed everyone should have their own unique strategy based on their situation, goals, investment experience and risk tolerance.

I have strong ties to the region which is one reason for choosing it as a starting point.I am still at the very start of my journey but I want to get started with either SFH or an apartment/condo.

Particularly in the hot and supply-tight Greater Los Angeles region, how do you decide whether to buy investment properties, and how do you decide to pass?

@Brian Carignan Interesting to hear about unique loans for doctors.

Do you agree with the boundaries that AirDNA has set for your region?

In my region, at least, there are lenders who pay all costs including appraisal on a heloc.2) Again, talk to a mortgage officer.

Depending on where you're located, they have regional chapters - UREIA held in Sandy, SLREIA for Salt Lake, NUREIA for Ogden area up north etc.

We're also pretty unique in that we are publicly traded on NASDAQ  and offer equity opportunities and the ability to earn residual income via our revenue sharing program. 

I've lived in the Melbourne FL area for around 20 years now so I have a natural feel for the region but never really viewed it from a real estate perspective so plenty to learn.