I would connect with some investor friendly agents and if they're experienced, they should be able to provide insights from an investor perspective regarding the target market since they have done so with tons of past clients.

Excited to connect with fellow RE Investors. 

Hey Everyone, I am new here... been working with investors for last 5 years and helping them in lead generation using multiple marketing channels including sms, rvm, cold calling, direct mail, email and google adswould love to connect with wholesaler and investors and share my experience...

Given the complexity and potential tax-saving opportunities in real estate, it's wise to consider hiring a CPA with expertise in this field.Many clients who work with non-specialists find that their non-real estate preparers lack the specific knowledge to help them minimize taxes through strategies like depreciation, the de minimis safe harbor, partial asset dispositions, 1031 exchanges, navigating real estate professional status, the short-term rental loophole, and more.If you are looking to qualify as a real estate professional, use the short-term rental strategy, or complete a 1031 exchange, I would without a doubt recommend working with a real estate CPA.

It’s great that you’re ready to take the leap into real estate investing.

Ignace, Michigan because you saw it on a list is probably a waste of time unless you have some sort of connection to that market. 

Pick up a copy of the book Lend to Live: Earn Hassle-Free Passive Income in Real Estate with Private Money Lending.

Whether real estate, stock dividends, bond yields.

My name is Brandon Reneau, your Montgomery County Realtor there's a lot of opinions out there about the real estate market but I'm here to provide you with the facts. 

It's best to discuss these options with your lender and possibly a real estate attorney to ensure you make the right decision.