Much of it is in the "Rust Belt", where formerly populous cities have lost their manufacturing base.

Eager to get my first deal under my belt so I can become profitable!

@Christopher Petrigno I suggest that you look to the south.Plymouth and Bristol counties have much more reasonable acquisition costs than Suffolk and Middlesex.We also aren't in the snow belt. 

Thank you, @George Blower.

Maybe you don’t care too much because it’s another property for potential appreciation under your belt that the tenants are paying off?  

I only have 5 deals under my belt but looking to grow and do some deal with others and to learn more.

I am 25 years in the business and have thousands of transactions under my belt here in Pittsburgh.

I’m still pretty new with only 2 rentals under my belt, but I’ll help where I can.

You can estimate a specific job, like replacing carpet, or a project, like a bathroom or kitchen rehab.Here is the site.https://www.homewyse.com/services/index.htmlIf it's in the ballpark, then it seems like it could be a useful tool as you're getting started and looking to run numbers to make offers before you have a lot of deals and experience under your belt.

@George Blower thank you