William,The best thing I did was drive around the area I was looking to invest and started talking with contractors.

Flipping properties is a solid strategy, and transitioning to rentals using the BRRRR method will allow you to build a sustainable portfolio over time.

If I did it I would drive around my neighborhood and drop off notes in front of houses that look like in disrepair.

We’d be happy to chat and even set you up with a risk-free test drive if it feels like a good fit!

Quote from @Bruce Lynn:Since I live in DFW area I try to buy within about a 2hr drive, but I'm open to other possibilities, but has to be drivable for me. 

I'm from Austin so just a short drive away!

These are not nationally known locations, but still pretty popular drive-to vacation spots for Minneapolis, Chicago, Milwaukee and Detroit metros. 

utm_source=...I think the nearest Hospital is 26-30 minutes away - maybe too far for a tired nurse to get off her shift and drive sleep.Does the salmon run go thru that river in the fall? 

As a newbie, I think it's a great idea to be a short distance/drive away from your 1st investments!

You also shouldn't drive over them with a vehicle.