As far as specific areas it depends on your price range since the Coachella Valley is very diverse, you can purchase a property for about 300K all the way up to infinity.

You'll also want to be very conscious to create a diversity of product. 

(Usually based on assessed value)  In the future it is better to use LLC's as you have more diverse financing options when you are not taking title personally.

Diversity 

Diversity of renters, length of leases in place, property condition, and location can also affect risk and value, ultimately impacting the cap rate.When someone says a property has a cap rate of 5%, or that assets in a given area are trading around a 5-cap, they are talking about the return on that property.

You can get in with a diverse skillset (blue collars have a ton of synergy with real estate) that doesn't necessitate a degree.But with that said, let's be clear. 

Both are strong cash flow markets but in addition to good cash flow, they both have strong economic and demographic fundamentals such as growing populations, job growth and modern/diverse economies and industries.

I like the diversity and travel connectedness of New Jersey/NYC, but again, extremely expensive.

., the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, launched a diversity task force when she took the reins at the organization.

With the federal stimulus and now the state Eviction diversion program it is delaying a potential slump in pricing.