I would direct you on specifics depending what are your major concerns; access to schools, work, equity etc.. 200K is a good average.

Hi Bowman, it seems to me that your biggest disadvantage will come from the lack of knowledge about what is feasible in the market you are in, because I think that should largely affect what your acquisition strategy is.For example you may want to buy something that cashflows but if you are in a rapidly appreciating market like we are in right now in the Twin Cities, you will have a hard time finding something to get excited about and will need to target different asset types or adjust to find another way to get your money to work for you.In this market your advantages aren't particularly helpful as there is so much money chasing deals, that the ability to qualify for financing doesn't really set you apart.  

Hi all,If someone what to see some data but does not have access to MLS.

I hired a part time bookkeeper to keep the books up to date. 

When tax season comes, we give our CPA access to our QB and send him our W9s from our personal jobs as well.He handles the taxes for the LLC as well as us personally. 

I have used sites like zillow, realtor.com, and craigslist as a reference but prefer something that lists past rental listings as well.I've considered rentometer but know its based on average/median rents so a lot of apartment complexes are included when I am more interested in SF homes and duplex rental rates.Thanks!

I now have three tenants that have broken their leases and vacated their apartments leaving me with approximately $5K in uncollected rents.

Is this information that I would need to work with a realtor with to access?

I think one of the reasons is they have access to the MLS and are regularly asked to put something on there but they might tell you first. 

I just found some potential meet ups in my area that I hope will continue and I can be a part of!