I knew that zip code pretty well, and after confirming with my realtor, we were confident that the house could appraise for at least $215,000 after being rehabbed.

I have several Sacramento zip codes already in mind, and after my independent research and several conversations with other RE investors, I am more serious about making this a reality. 

Good old Hialeah but you really have to do your due diligence here and know your zip codes.In Miami, patience truly pays.

Plus, the city’s economy is well-diversified, and staple industries like healthcare, education, and telecommunications make the city recession-resistant and prop up rental demand.Of course, Birmingham isn’t monolithic, so make sure to dig deeper into the specific neighborhoods and zip codes you're interested in.

Tampa. 33647 zip code 

I lived in that ZIP for 17 years.

And of course zip code and neighborhood matter)NCGreensboro-Winston SalemFayettevilleOHAkronCincinnatiColumbusClevelandINIndianapolisFort WayneSCMyrtle BeachWVFLOcala---I looked at landlord vs tenant friendly, property taxes, income taxes, insurance rates, and the Top 100 cash flow chart when choosing these states.

I am doing a little of my own research as far as comparable rentals in this zip code and see dam near nothing and the hand full, 5 in total, that are listed have been on the market for a month or more. 

I went on Redfin to find multi-family properties in the same zip code that sold in the last 3 months.

I like that I can pull up a specific address and all properties within a certain radius of it instead of just a blanket zip code or city.