Considering a move to the mid-coast Maine area from the west coast. 

@Ethan Smith In general, it's an expensive market, but we've been able to find some good deals in New England and surrounding areas (New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York). 

My wife and I live in Portland we we're interested in investing in the Willamette Valley (with our main focus being Salem / Keizer area). 

My main investor always says he will glading spend 2k to save 10k.  

The home I'm analyzing now is 1235 Plantation Dr, Dickinson, Tx 77539 (Last time I tried to link to something it didn't work so I apologize if this one doesn't either) What I'll be looking for when I'm actually in the market is something cheaper (hopefully with built in equity) with a mother in law suite that I can live in while I rent out the main household.

The Money Show mainly talks about how to develop good financial habits that are needed by a real estate investor.

Also, I guess that lots of you have maid market visits like this so if you have any suggestions of “must do” action items for an out of state real estate investor that would be great.Scheduled Plans Meet with local connection (friend REI) – general discussion over locations, economy, having a good time and meeting other people.Meet with Agent – first Face to Face meeting + attend showing of researched property at that timeMeet with PM – first Face to Face meeting, meet the team, see previous work available for rent, request to meet other professionals in the industryAttend local REIA meetings (I looked at the local REIA and they have 3 meetings on that week.)Personal time - drive through Concord + Gastonia (secondary markets except Charlotte city) main locations and get an eye view of “lower condition” propertiesAppreciate your comments.Thank, Guy

The main advantage of multifamily is scale.  

Mainly westside.

It's main industry is refinery workers.