I probably dont have a good comparison as I only know/invest in my local market.

If you plan to stay in your local market, house hacking with an FHA loan can be a fantastic strategy to build wealth while keeping costs low.Congratulations on your graduation and best wishes for your future success!

From there, start networking with local investors and agents to learn more about the market, and be sure to do your own research as well.

Understand the local permitting requirements, keep eyes on your property to avoid squatters, and make sure you have a great vacant insurance policy while you're renovating.

We worked with a lawyer over there who is a US ex-pat who created and registered a local LLC for us, which owns our properties.

Are you looking for more SFR in the same price range in your local market?

Find local meetups, rub elbows with other investors, find out what they need, and then find a way to meet that need.For example, maybe an investor is growing fast and struggling to keep up with inspections.

I just need help on finding a path to get my hands on the capital  I highly recommend going and taking @Frank Rolfe's MHP bootcamp but also talk to local banks

well if I ever make it to the Smokies to see what the draw is  I will rent a condo then :)  I am just guess but I suspect folks that go there want to be in the woods and hear the birds and maybe some local mtn views etc.. or some sort of privacy they never get at home out east were there is not very much public lands close to where they live in the big city. ????

However, I would encourage you to Network work local real estate clubs in the PA/NJ area to help identify your target market and ideal investment for your first property.