Eventually I would like to diversify my portfolio to different parts of the country. 

If it were me, I would find another country to invest in.

Yes, rates will be very comparable across the country. 

Since you will be out of the country the property manager will be important to your success and for that reason, I would stick with properties in their wheelhouse.  

Henrico county is deceiving because its so big it has the hot western side, and the still-kind-of-far behind eastern side where only those willing to sacrifice quality for low rent would go.The rent demand and pricing can be determined with pretty high confidence here around Richmond, which should make it easy to structure the deal and know if it is good with accuracy.I've been studying an interesting small area where I see flip potential and have followed some recent wins there to see what their formula was.

Charlotte is one of the top, if not the #1 market, for certain real estate sectors in the country. 

Adam Schwery of Country Financial.

Go buy a cabin in the country between Frisco and OK. 

I've been looking all across the country and one of the markets I'd like to learn a little more about is Kansas City, MO. 

I am located in eastern Iowa so would love something in the Midwest, but also open to traveling for the opportunity as well or virtual seminars.