I've started my journey in the expensive Seattle market and found house hacking a duplex gave me a tremendous boost as my first property.The top 10 advantages that played out quite well:1.

You should know markets and understand rentals business well.

It sounds like you won't have any trouble qualifying..In Oregon there are some tenant laws that can restrict active CAP rates, but those with current market rents (or that can attain them near term) can approach double digit return rates.

What are your thoughts on the Kansas City market?

I already own property in Oklahoma (a quad) but I live in San Diego, so I want to enter my own market and this would be a more affordable way to do that. 

This could be 30, 60, or 90 days, depending on the market and your comfort level.Rental Terms: Specify any minimum terms for the lease, such as rental rate, lease duration, and tenant creditworthiness.2.

I would look into the Columbus market. 

My market is very over saturated.

A lot of people that live in Ca work virtually in better markets.

But my first thought would be to become an expert in your market.