If so, I would appreciate hearing your thoughts and experiences regarding the local market, investment opportunities, and overall outlook for the area

But for the best local advice, make local connections in the market with Host groups and Rental Associations.

Quote from @Kaleb Johnson: The issue is that you cant cold call people in New York  You cant cold call but you can definitely do SMS marketing and find your ideal sellers for wholesaling.

I have found some of the best contractors from Facebook groups in the local market for example "Real Estate Investors of Oklahoma City".

Hey @Paul LaValley welcome to the forums, and phoenix and Tucson are great markets, what makes you interested in those markets specifically?

You can arguably make it work in any market.

You’ve already got a solid foundation—understanding market trends, deal structuring, and negotiations will give you a great head start.I would recommend focusing on learning one niche at a time.

Cleveland would be a great market for you.

Or maybe certain markets or property types you’re curious about?

At the time, rents were below market at $750 and $820, while comparable units were renting for around $1,000.