I am a newbie looking to start my Real Estate investing journey with a house hack, potentially a rehab in the Las Vegas area.

I just saw it today when it’s basically freezing here in Vegas, maybe 40 degrees out. 

I am now ready for my second property and I have seen a potential in the 89183 zip code of Las Vegas, NV. 

. - The Area is right near downtown Detroit, which has MGM Casino, a bunch of businesses that are attracting young professionals whom would rather rent than own, the river walk, Belle Isle (anyone from Detroit understands Belle Isle’s significance), and the bridge to Canada. - The neighborhood doesn’t look too bad, but it is Detroit.

Hey everyone, long time lurker, finally registered.I was raised in Las Vegas, where my parents had several rental houses. 

Currently, I'm purchasing properties in Las Vegas in Class A or Class B Communities with a '1.2% Rule'.

They go to vegas, or Hawaii. 

If your income allows you to make up negative cash flow for a season, you could potentially buy in a place like San Diego or Vegas or any growing city that will have reasonably moderate appreciation over time in a city you enjoy.If you know you want to stay in CO, you could look in markets with lower price points just to start collecting properties and at least you have options.

I have seen a bunch of them in Atlanta when I was buying at court house steps Vegas were I bought and Phx.

I used to go to Realtor.com and see how many houses with 2+ bed/2+ bath were for sale in St George and compare it to Las Vegas (just as a gauge against the nearest big city).