Commercial deals are going to look at your qualifications as an investor as well as the DSCR value of the property supporting itself (at least here in the USA).For construction, you will need to look into licensing requirements such as a GC license.

I invest here as well.

It isn't a big job but I don't want things to go south so I stay in it.Of course I practically live on this forum so I pass along any pertinent info I find as well as answer questions.

I would be interested to hear others' experience as well.

:) Well, if the planes take off and land from east to west, buying a home that is north or south is not directly in the flight path. 

Now I’m looking into the Detroit and Ohio areas (Toledo, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus) since they seem to have growing populations and affordable properties under $200k as well.  

Buying a turn key rental, in an area you know or knew well, with a property manager you've met and trust, in an area that is large enough for you to have other options to find contractors and property managers? 

As well as utilizing them to market and sell your properties.

I have run numbers for LTRs on a set of duplexes that seem to cash flow well.

@Jasmine Vida  Some groups have a lot of spam, but I've also found groups that are legit investors and also hold meet ups so its good for networking as well :)Send me some those Facebook groups that you found I would definitely like to join them!