His knowledge and ability to analyze the market is extremely impressive.

The location, school district, and lack of availible single fammily homes on the market.

I'm trying to decide between building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on my existing property (secured permit) and investing in a rental property in a cheaper market.

Cleveland is a great rental market, with a low cost of entry and strong rents. 

They have a HELOC of ~$60kNumbers:Comps suggest ~$199.5/sqft (max 2,020 sqft)Estimated ARV: $335k (based on comps)Potential rent: $1,975-$2,000/monthQuestion: Do these numbers seem reasonable for the Braselton market?

Additionally, having a real estate agent who understands the local market can be invaluable for pricing and tenant placement.

Purchase price: $176,000 Cash invested: $80,000 Off-Market Deal in Southern Orchards that was found through cold-calling.

We are real-estate investors from CA & trying to pick an OOS market with Tulsa (stable economy and future outlook, modest appreciation & reasonable cash-flow).We heard from family/friends about new construction duplexes around the Tulsa metro targeting investors. 

I'd say this in any market, but we're talking about Detroit here. 

Hard money loans are a great option for off-market properties, but that is a whole other world that I may not suggest for someone just starting off unless you have some rock solid mentorship.