Select Tertiary markets look better .If your location agnostic I agree with the poster who recommended the Southeast but dont get into a market that has already popped like charlotte, Nashville , or Charleston .

I did some searching and wasn't able to find any posts on this in the past.

You can always search google for random websites on "real estate" to do research on your own.

You will have to run the numbers with loan officer that is wired on VA Loans, but it might be a possibility.Also, I'm not sure if you are familiar with Northern Virginia, but as your home search moves further South from Arlington toward Fredericksburg prices reduce (a lot).

if you search there's a few threads regarding the Redding fire.  

Now I’m searching for our first property, crunching numbers on MLS but not finding much that would cash flow.

Looking for areas to focus my search and don't have great handle on areas in high demand.    

My search on BP for terms such as "Rent Recovery" yielded in no useful results.

Furthermore, the only investor clients I’ve worked with have purchased cash and rehabbed with cash Wondering how, if possible, to start the process into searching for these types of properties and getting a “leg up” into obtaining them.

I'm searching for a real estate agent in Austin TX that would be able to help me find single family properties with separate living quarters, mother-in-law, or generational suites that could rented out while owner occupied.Thanks!