I came across BP late 2018 and became a member, then became a PRO member mid 2019, to obtain some of the perks offered by BP (especially the Tools-Calculators).

You can get yourself two decent properties in any of the following markets.Cleveland, OhioCincinnati, OhioDayton, OhioToledo, OhioYoungstown, OhioCincinnati, OhioMemphis, TennesseeSaint Louis, MissouriIndianapolis, IndianaDetroit, MichiganErie, PennsylvaniaLouisville, KentuckyMilwaukee, WisconsinJackson, MississippiKansas City, MissouriBirmingham, AlabamaCleveland is the one I am most familiar with and it's also very popular with investors across the USA so I figured you'd get some value out of reading The Ultimate Guide to Grading Cleveland Neighborhoods.

Your opinion is welcomed.My wife and I came across an inexpensive property, in a pretty popular vacation destination in the mountains, that we would enjoy for ourselves.

The cure to both - the 4 ions: education, action, progress(ion), not perfection".Learn to use BP to its whole potential:Subscribe to BP blog and podcasts and start reading posts and listening to their podcasts collection.Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/m...Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/a...Read Beginner’s Guide: Real-estate-investing (http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing) + Actionable-steps-to- reach-investing-goals (https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/12/17/actionable-steps-reach-investing-goals)You can find a glossary of some acronyms here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/...You might also want to read: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide - https://assets2.biggerpockets.......actually the entire section on Guides - https://www.biggerpockets.com/...BP has a whole section dedicated to education and starting up - https://www.biggerpockets.com/...Get busy with the entire Education section on BP:property-types (https://www.biggerpockets.com/hubs/property-types)finance (https://www.biggerpockets.com/hubs/finance)strategy (https://www.biggerpockets.com/hubs/strategy)analyze-deals (https://www.biggerpockets.com/hubs/finding-deals/analyze-deals)property-management (https://www.biggerpockets.com/hubs/property-management) (including TENANTS MAINTENANCE)business-operations (https://www.biggerpockets.com/hubs/business-operations) (and the sub section on REAL ESTATE MARKETING TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY TAXES & ACCOUNTING LEGAL TEAM)One way or another you will pay your "real estate tuition" - either in time, effort or money.

@Cory Stidha When I was first trying to get my foot in the door of the real estate industry, I found using LinkedIn as one of the best tools out there to network with real estate professionals that opened many doors for me.

In no particular order I have listed some of the most popular markets for out of state investorsCincinnati, OhioDayton, OhioToledo, OhioYoungstown, OhioCincinnati, OhioMemphis, TennesseeSaint Louis, MissouriIndianapolis, IndianaDetroit, MichiganErie, PennsylvaniaLouisville, KentuckyMilwaukee, WisconsinJackson, MississippiEach of these markets is popular with turnkey investors because of the low barrier to entry, high rental demand & high rent to price ratio.

I do not know if this is a popular thing to do but I was going to Rehab my first investment property but end up occupying it while renting out my current home.

I know this area is popular for the music festivals so I assume larger properties are in more demand (for groups)?

Great weather (3/4 of the year), outdoor lifestyle and activities, popular annual events (Phoenix Open, Major League Baseball Spring Training, etc., etc.), resort living all year round.So when our city makes the news, as in this article from AZ Business Magazine, we have to share.

Go to the top of the screen and click on TOOLS > LANDLORD FORMS to purchase:Chicago Residental Lease AgreementIllinois Residential Lease AgreementLease ExtensionPet AddendumLease AmendmentApplicationMove-in/Move-outLease GuarantySecurity Deposit ReceiptShared Housing AcknowledgmentThat's a good deal for $100.