I've been looking around Old Town East, Merion Village, Harrison West, Grandview Heights, Clintonville, King Lincoln, Easton, Dublin, Hilliard, Worthington, UA, Shumacher Place, German Village, Bexley etc.

What would be the smartest first move to learn and get experience with a successful deal to start our RE journey.Hey Mishal, I would highly recommend that you consider investing in Columbus, Ohio because it has affordable market in the east coast with thriving economy and home.

Is it West Penn MLS, what are the costs associated with it?

I’m looking for something within blocks or a few miles from the coast/bay.

Hoping to acquire some properties on the west coast in Lee County, Hillsborough and Pinellas....maybe we can work some deals. 

What you've described might be of interest as a buy & hold in west Richardson, while it wouldn't be in south Grand Prairie.Without an address, everything is speculative, because we can't come up with our own ARV and/or rental value.

My initial thought is to take a look at the northwest area: West Oak Lane, Wadsworth, Mt.

I have recently started to explore markets in Mid West, Kansas City, as the property prices are more reasonable and cash flow appears to be better.Anyhow, it would be great if someone could refer a turn key provider or realtor that works with out of state investors in the Dallas/Kansas City area that could provide some assistance.

Our criteria for the surroundings are:Proximity to a substantial airportEstablished community with good schools, growing employment, low crimeA resort destination that offers potential for vacation rentalsOlder and newer homes in mid- to upper class neighborhoodsImproving real estate prices, but not yet over-heatedWe are taking the month of November to visit and research the southeast (Miami - West Palm Beach) and southwest (Naples - Tampa).

And if you have one your having a problem with you can offer a big selling bonus.Now remember that many of the folks on this site are in the mId west and other markets that are dominated by very low value homes that really only get sold to investors..