Even parts of Chandler are just 15 min drive to ASU.  

I think municipalities would be very smart to do the same thing, since converting multifamily units to AirBnB rentals reduces affordable housing inventory and drives up prices.

Safe, quiet neighborhoods but not too far from the entertainment also.

I had an acquaintance who bought rental property in Albany and since I'm only 35-40 minutes from there, I took a couple days driving around looking at properties.

.* i have 3 small kids* recently injured my knee and on crutches and property is a 25 min drive away.Things are getting overwhelming and im ready to sell.

Experienced investors will want to help you if you show initiative, drive, and genuine interest.

Small-time HMLs may not require an appraisal but this could be because they will drive out and view the property themselves.

Once you found an area you like, start driving around there. 

Some include auctions, or getting a website... other forms I don't really suggest... driving for dollars, door knocking bandit signs..Also...sending out 500 letters to get 1 or 2 dels is not very likely.Let me give you a bit more of the numbers people are reporting. 5000 - 7000 milers will get you 0 to 3 deals.Of course depending on your strategy, your list and your resolve..Hope this helps.Cheerios.

*MOST* of the time, unless you have something that's a maintenance or operations nightmare (i.e. you're driving a 10 MPG Hummer), the cheapest thing you can do with cars is keep the ones you have until the wheels fall off.