Another point that I forgot to note, this will be a sales director position covering the midland area and surrounding regions, so I will be frequently traveling to midland for customer meetings and team meetings (2 times per month typically)! 

Columbus is a great place to invest due to the growing population, job growth, infrastructure development, and affordability. 

Like @Sarah Kensinger said, I would surround yourself with like-minded people that have had success in the real estate industry to motivate you and teach you things you may not know! 

Those are probably the biggest pieces, the rest is talking to other investors, surround yourself with these folks, build the relationships, run the numbers, get comfortable with the numbers, and start writing offers. 

My clients are having more luck in surrounding municipalities.

General Phoenix and surrounding areas.Interested in new opportunities to learn and grow in.Open to meeting and collaborating with others in the field.

I am now back, sitting on cash and looking to invest in Pittsburgh first, then surrounding areas.

I wanted to see if anyone has done something similar in the Houston or surrounding area.

 Kellers Chapel Rd, Jonesboro, AR 724042 Acres of residential land surrounded by new build developments.

Check your infrastructure.