I search for properties in A or B towns that have strong school systems, low crime, and good reputations.

Both states have strong and weak markets for investors.Consider the strategy you're planning to use as well.

It had strong rent income and some extra land.

Porch before and I believe he should be able to handle everything for you in terms of getting your violations resolved; as you typically will not need Architectural drawings unless you are changing the size/shape of the porch.

The other, marriage-related with my wife).Anyways, I think I have pretty strong "Whys". 

One thing to remember is these devices (most of them) will require strong internet connections.

@Bradley DoschI strongly agree firm believer is a must , the process it’s the training to the real state 

But I also feel strongly that it would be foolish on my part to just start making deals for hundreds of thousands of dollars having no clue at all what I'm doing or what anyone in the room is talking about.

You have a strong emotional connection to the property? 

If you want strong potential for appreciation, Decatur is not the area in North Alabama you should be looking at.