My recommendation would be to choose potential markets - in several price points - that have strong rental demand and year-over-year rent increases and that also are in markets that are appreciating. 

Please advise.ThanksMel I'd recommend a local Independent Agency that has access to multiple markets including surplus lines

@Tove Fox hope you find this copy & paste useful:)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

If this isn't the type of loan which would be recommended, if anyone knows of a different loan that would better fit this situation, please let me know. 

Some, like ours, focus on offering optional services such as renters insurance or washer/dryer rentals without requiring tenants to opt into a full package.When choosing a property manager, I recommend asking about the structure and purpose of any fees.

For networking and education, I recommend checking out CIREIA (Central Indiana Real Estate Investors Association).

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Any recommendations on the most efficient way to track your time when classified as a real estate professional?

Pool heaters are expensive but necessary Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

When I was 22, I did a house hack, and I highly recommend it.