Value-add properties in high growth markets, such as the Southeastern markets, where you have strong employment, higher than national average rent growth, and a relatively low cost of living, should still provide strong returns. 

Our local group from our local REIA in Omaha metro area showed up strong with 16 people!  

@Gaspare RandazzoI would provide links, but cannot do so on my phone easily….Here are four books you should strongly consider reading to gain a better tax understanding…Every Landlords Tax Guide (it’s a NOLO book and believe Fishman is the author.)Loopholes of Real Estate (Wheelright is author)And there are 2 BP books written by Amanda Han who owns her own firm on the west coast.All 4 of these books are great for new investors wanting to understand the tax side.You might also consider following the tax forum here in BP.

Rural, small suburban, strong suburban, urban core area?

I believe that the cash flow can be amazing in an area like South Shore due to the lower taxes and it is a strong rental market.

We use the bigger pockets lease and the language is strong regarding this situation.

@Peter Kozlowski If you know the market and know how to structure a strong offer, then you certainly can go without a buyers agent. 

It helps build a strong cohesive team when people prefer to work with others on their team.

@Karen Margrave yes still going strong with over 2400 members.

I am finishing a renovation project right now in Cincinnati, Ohio that is a triplex and I am strongly considering doing a STR on the top unit.