I’m a CPA and my have no preference, but only recently signed up to Xero just to have that ability to offer to a client.

I'm doing this because then I can cashflow the renovation without having to take out reno loans, it takes a bit longer because projects get done as I have the money to do them but for me I prefer to be a bit more risk adverse and have less debt. 

I'm looking to start off in areas with lower costs coming in, preferably under $100k single families but definitely under $200k. 

I would prefer some a group of nice tenants getting some sort of government support.

Some lenders offer this option, while others might prefer to handle each property individually.It will come down to the lender’s criteria, such as combined value, rental income (if applicable), and your financial profile. 

The best market for YOU, is the market that fit's YOU; you're situation, your preferences, you're resources, your knowledge level, you're risk aversion and about 40 other personalized factors to you. 

do you guys prefer to only invest in newer homes  i.e. built after a certain year to reduce the possibility of having to do a lot of reno on wiring, plumbing, etc. or does it just depend on seeing the house and determining the condition that its in?

I would take a couple days and go down there (preferably with a friend...rent a U-Haul truck and go get furniture from thrift stores, antiques stores, and even buy some new stuff.

@Simandu YakubovFor my flipping business, I prefer to use fewer software programs to streamline things.

I have a few for cash flow but I prefer equity - which I live in the Washington DC area so you are not going to be getting cash flowing rentals off the bat but if you hold them for 20 years you will not be complaining.