(Close to larger cities Toledo, Columbus, Cleveland) looking to link up with surrounding experienced people in this field.

Peterborough is also in the heart of "Cottage country" so lots of interest from the surrounding metro areas.

The company I was working for in 2018 gave employees a loan of $15,000 for the down payment and closing costs to purchase a home in one of the surrounding neighborhoods.

Inland North County (Vista, Escondido), South County (Chula Vista and surrounding) and East county (El Cajon, Spring Valley, Lakeside, Lemon Grove) is where you will find more bedrooms at a lower price. 

Look at maybe the surrounding areas that are in the path of progress that is a reasonable drive (you could make a round trip there on any given day).

They are all single-family homes and I'm very interested in the area surrounding them.

We invest south of Atlanta, in Macon and surrounding areas.

@Josh Knellinger I typically look anywhere from St Pete & surrounding area to Orlando.

Now I'm simplifying the psychological part of what he went through but what really happened was he surrounded himself with people also playing the game & started hanging out with like-minded people, ready to move out.

My situation: 26, considering Charlotte, NC and surrounding markets, no debt, moderate savings, high credit scoreShort-term Goal: Secure somewhere to live, gain 5-8 doors in 2021 and generate around $600+/month cash flow, and not completely deplete my savings in down payments + reno.