I have a 401K through my W2 job.

Great job once again!  

Price / Rent Ratio - lower the better Avg Median Income - feeds into #2, not as important on its ownAvg Median Price - feeds into #2, not as important on its ownAvg Median Rent - feeds into #2, not as important on its ownRent % of Income - rent should be >1/3 of incomeSociodemographic Rank - should be high (used this article)Population Growth - should outpace US average (used this site)Jobs Growth - highger the better (used Forbes data: example)Law Favorability - should be landlord-friendly (used Avail: example)State Tax Favorability - should be favorable (used this article)Poverty Level - should be low (used city-data.com)Crime - should be below US average of 290 (used city-data.com)Industries Present - should be diverse (used city-data.com) Here are the markets I evaluated: Bend, ORGreenville, SCCharlotte, NCMeridian, IDMidland, TXSpartanburg, SCHuntsville, ALKent, WAWithout any further delay, here is my market analysis laid out with selection criteria and markets: As you can see, the Top 2 Markets are: Meridian, IDCharlotte, NCand they are mostly green across the board, hitting all selection criteria, at a reasonable purchase price for my first investment at a young age.Now that I've completed a brief analysis, I'm looking to dive into deal finding and developing my Core 4.What are your thoughts on my preliminary market analysis?

I am currently looking for another fix and flip opportunity between my full time management job and training for my first ultra marathon! 

She does a great job working with investors!

Good job with reading and getting educations.

I am still in highschool, and my parents want me to go to college for four years and get a high paying job. i think the best way for me to start out is get into a trade (hvac) and save for about 2 years, i will be 19-20 by then and have enough for my first deal and be able to apply for a mortgage.

I would wait until you have at least 20 % down payment before purchasing another property, unless your main day job can help cushion the expense cost (vacancy, repairs, taxes, insurance etc).

I especially liked, "Have you had any luck in finding an insurance company that will provide you insurance that will kick in in the event your tenants lose their jobs?

I would like to study on my own schedule, considering I work a full time job at the moment.