You do need to consider multi-state taxation and passive activity losses when doing this.

If you are looking for a new activity, perfect.  

These are in local markets, not so much in tourist areas. 

Look at your small local banks. 

I would look to house-hack if you are local -or- use this time to build up your financial readiness and see how the next 3-6 months shake out in some of those Midwest markets.

You might be able to find it on your local county site by searching their name under grantees for real estate transactions.

Try McColly or also I think Wold Realty is dually licensed in Illinois even though they are more active in northwest Indiana.  

Unless you are local to the market, I would consider elsewhere.I think Charlotte long term is a great market, financial hub, good airport, population growth.I think if you commit to any of these markets, you will have successGino 

Quote from @Ryan Murdock: @Noah Loveless Charleston, sc and Shallotte, NC, but moved here last fall for the military, and am interested in investing locally in the future.Awesome, Ryan.

Look on your local MLS.