I suggest talking with @Connor Gillen who has a strong grasp of the market up there

We spent four years in a duplex, maintaining it in our rental portfolio as we transitioned to another house hack residence with an additional accessory dwelling unit-type house next door.Navigating the intricacies of FHA loans in competitive real estate markets can be daunting, given stringent home requirements and more complex processes.

In the Phoenix, AZ market Ceiling Fans are very popular and definitely increase the desirability of a property.

The value adds and the market appreciation profits pale the cash flow (this is even with a duplex that cash flows over $5K/month).

Evening from Alaska, My business partner and I are new to real estate investing and trying to get our first deal going in a high-interest rate market.

Yes, you have read that correctly. 3 Trillion $ market cap. 

These areas are more stable, but you would have to put effort into finding below market deals.

Purchase price: $100,000 Cash invested: $50,000Off-market Fix and Flip in Pocono's, PA.Purchase Price: $100,000Est Reno Costs: $50,000Est ARV: $290,000My partner and I found a beautiful but outdated Chalet with great bones.

Would really like any insights you all may have on the potential (if you have worked in them) in these markets and if you feel there is opportunity in all 4 stages of our strategy in that city. 

You will gain so much knowledge from the experts in your market and also may find someone who is in the same boat of you.