Since you are evaluating multiple out of state locations, this may be more challenging, but I bet you could find some folks here in the forums who can point you in the right direction. 

Hi, I'm an investor located out of Colorado but I've identified Omaha, NE as a market I'd like to invest in.

I have been reading books and watching podcasts for the last few weeks. As I have been watching and reading and LLCs have been brought up. I have noticed their is a Rec commendation out there to start your first LLC i...

although I’m pretty familiar with everything outside of USDA.What I want to invest in:Right now I'm still in the research phase of my (fledgling) investing career but once I narrow down a few locations the plan is to start with a small SFR value add buy and hold.

And guess what, he was given a cease and desist order, shutting down his business until he had a new location where he could legal run the business. 

PG County isn't the hottest market in the DC area but the property is located near the future Purple Line so there is appreciation potential.

I found the location and ..... very agreeable to my needs and I look forward to working with you!

Based on the actual location of this property, you may be a little early to the party. 

Ever thought about renting out the apartment (or similar in different locations where it suits better) per room to students or expats/working people? 

You had a ton of former home owners becoming renters, and that pushed up the demand for rentals almoat everywhere.I tend to get strong rent growth in general as I specifically target locations with strong rent growth.I have however had rents go down in my far far outlying properties from DC.