I was a little bit surprised, markets in Florida topped the list by a bit — I'd thought that, lower taxes aside, the huge insurance premiums would drive off would-be investors.Regardless, what makes sense for you is going to be specific to the type of investment strategy you're taking, but you could do much worse than looking at the cities mentioned above. 

Take advantage of all the fantastic tools that Bigger Pockets provides. 

I recently decided its time to learn as much as I can and JUMP IN or we'd never take our dream to a reality.

@Allan Wu take into consideration that tenants are not going to be as careful as you would be, so make sure your lease states no flushable wipes, paper towels, feminine products, etc., that easily clog and that they’re responsible for repair if used.

If you devise a plan now, it will take less time and be less stressful when the problem arises.

The ONLY advantage is taking over the existing interest rate.

I recommend watching some youtube videos on it and taking an intro course on how it works.

They don't care about your property, won't suggest the improvements, and just live of you.I self manage AirBnb in Seattle and hired a remote PM in another property and should admit that if the PM is not local I could do the work and take care of the property much better than a hired PM.

I also want to take full advantage of the opportunities available to me now, while I am not obligated or bound to a specific location.

After closing on the loan, you will not have to keep taking 2k/month out (unless you need it to make the payments).