If you're flexible on where you live, I would research and invest in the market that's best for you.

So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

I did my best, researched, vetted, etc.

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That insurance lesson is gold, props to you for keeping perspective and having a solid team to help you navigate through it.

But it's a risk.If the PM is that bad, I suggest you do some research and find another manager.Remember: cheaper doesn't mean you'll make more money.Start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.

The content is not proprietary - it's freely available on the web, but the presentation is my private property (my research, copyrighted IP). 

I would do some market research on top-growing cities and determine which of those cities are within your price range and cashflow goals.

Denver and its surrounds have particularly active markets and a lot of active individuals offering ancillary services so I'd suggest you research those available services you're looking at offering to help you get an idea for what is well covered, what is lacking and what your competitor's pricing looks like.

So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.