There's definitely areas you would want to stay clear of being new to investing, but once you build up your experience and portfolio you'll find that pretty much any of the places you mentioned, will make you money by buying investment real estate.I've helped many new investors turn themselves into seasoned vets by exploring the better neighborhood's first and then once more experienced they can venture into the riskier areas.Feel free to send me a DM and we can connect further.Matthew

One would need to connect with a realtor, lender, there's inspections, there's needing a specific amount of capital to invest, tenants, property management, etc. 

Feel free to reach out and we can connect! 

I would check out left field investors. 

Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/search/usersBest of luck on your REI journey.

Would love to connect. 

Looking forward to connecting with other members who have traveled this same path.

You may learn the ropes without taking on undue danger by starting small.Make connections with experts, agents, and investors in the area for real estate.

Envision two "bricks" connected by a "short" piece so basically your window is closed ~90%. 

If you are interested in doing BRRRRs in the Midwest, let’s connect.