Most surrounding areas are just as expensive.

I am also preparing to move down to Phoenix this month in search of a multi-family property to house hack.In our search so far, we have seen these investments in all surrounding cities.

This is a mid term rental and I receive substantially more than surrounding comps for monthly rent. 

If I were you, I'd looking the surrounding cities of Greenville; ie.

A midrange bathroom remodel includes the cost of replacing all fixtures, a 30x 60-inch porcelain-on-steel tub with a 4×4-inch ceramic tile surround, a solid-surface vanity counter with an integral sink, and a tile floor.Projects with the lowest ROIMajor kitchen remodel–upscaleA major kitchen remodel is something everyone dreams of, but most homeowners are shocked to find out this type of project doesn’t necessarily have a good return on investment.

If the surrounding area has a lot of tear down and rebuild or there’s no inexpensive way to renovate to make it more functional, likely not worth sinking much more money into it if most future buyers will just prefer to tear it down.

However, they are smart enough to surround themselves with the right people who do know what they are doing and everyone benefits. 

Louis and the surrounding cities that I should start looking into?

I Invest here and surrounding areas and also in Florida, but none of them perform as well as Lackawanna County.I'm AWFUL at checking BP regularly (hence while I'm just seeing this, I'm so sorry!)

I'm looking to surround myself with like minded individuals and would love to attend some local meetups as I start this new journey.