I am generating leads nationwide and live in Texas.

Where I live it is about 30 days.  30 months is a long time to go without rent....and if 30 months is average, then that means some might be 40 months. 

That alone has made our lives so much easier. 

@Hunter FerrariI live and invest in WV.

I live in the Northshore area of Massachusetts (North of Boston close to NH).

My wife and I own a duplex in Missouri and live in NC and are hoping to get another unit out here.

I have been looking at factors that affect where I would like to live (weather, politics, taxes, night life, etc.) but I am guessing that these don't necessarily indicate a good financial investment.

Very desirable place to live, and there's still demand at the current prices that've shot through the roof since Covid, especially in North Park. 

the best beginner options are a house hack or live-in flip - with that said though, i realize that (1) not everyone's life or family situation permits this, and (2) some markets have many more small multifamily properties than others. 

I have been looking into tax deed real estate particularly in California; I live in Los Angeles.What has been people's experience with dealing with the dwellers/owners/renters of these tax deed properties?