So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

It's a quirk that very few areas of the country have.Both the city and county have their own areas that have Section 8 residents, but the Housing Authorities that handle the programs are different. 

Most rooms in America are about 100 sq ft but it may be different there. 

So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

If you are following the rules then everything should be OK.This is no different than a health inspector visiting a restaurant.

Also, insurance companies rate homeowner's differently from landlord policies due to the fact that you live there. 

Do you have a preferred type of property and price range you're looking for in general (knowing the costs can be different based on they market)?

Everybody is different, but the climate is tougher now as carriers begin to cull customers to eliminate unprofitable ones.  

You rarely will get both (at least not right now in this current market).If you want to explore different opportunities within various areas of the Valley, get a seasoned investor-friendly Realtor who is competent.