In no particular order I have listed some of the most popular markets for out of state investorsCleveland, OhioDayton, OhioToledo, OhioYoungstown, OhioCincinnati, OhioMemphis, TennesseeBirmingham, AlabamaKansas City, MissouriSaint Louis, MissouriIndianapolis, IndianaDetroit, MichiganErie, PennsylvaniaLouisville, KentuckyMilwaukee, WisconsinJackson, MississippiEach of these markets is popular with turnkey investors because of the low barrier to entry, high rental demand & high rent to price ratio.

I have a rock star realtor that is also an investor and a veteran in Fayetteville area so if you need the contact let me know.But like @Charlie Cameron said the best way to use ur VA is to buy a 4plex and just live in one side and rent everything else.

If your navy base is likely to be around awhile, and renting is a popular option there, I would buy a house with renting in mind.

Everyone forgets now is the best time to invest while mortgage interest rates are rock bottom!

@Jeremy Koffi I started with househacking and also run a popular meetup!

So called B class properties are popular amongst investors that can afford them and they attract quality tenants but the cash flow (ie rent income to investment ratio) isn't fantastic.

My seller is not going to give me that kind of time so I'm in-between a rock and a hard place.

No charge.Rentals to students are popular but usually a lower cap rate, higher turnover, and higher upkeep costs/repairs.

I’d love to own properties in the Temple/Belton/Killeen, Round Rock, and Austin areas.

I'm leaning towards leaving it be for now.Don't rock the boat.