Right now I've been working most heavily with Chicago, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Philly and Baltimore.

Investing with family isn't an automatic no-no, but it is something to think about very heavily.  

If you'll be there a while, then I would say the personal appeal and ease of ownership should weigh more heavily than the bottom line.You may also want to play with the numbers you are using in the BP rental calculator.  

I would never recommend someone invest in California unless they're very experienced because it is the most heavily regulated, heavily litigated place in the country, maybe the world.

I weigh their opinions very heavily, though I feel like I’m stuck.

Those in favour do so because they  drank the Kool-Aid believing from others it is necessary and are paying for the physiological security. 

Hey @Sam BoothMy team and I have heavily been looking into the Poconos market because we are seeing tons of cash flow and great cash on cash returns between 20-30%+, with lower-priced house opportunities I would be more than happy to run numbers on some places or help you find your next property in the Poconos!

While definitely not the best state for deals on paper, it should appreciate heavily due to location and zoning.

It is a tough area now that Bend has banned STRs.Not banned, but heavily regulated, indeed.

Hello Everyone,I utilize the Zillow Rental Manager heavily in my search for tenants as the availability of the Craigslist syndication tool makes dual postings a breeze.