Best Markets For Newbie Looking to House Hack A Duplex!?

[Sam Sreca]

Hi Guys!

First post here, I am a 21-year-old college student from New York who is eager to invest in real estate... but has no money. I plan on working for two years post-graduation to build up capital and have w2 income proof. I am obviously still in the beginner stage and am wondering what are some good markets that are also great places to live. I want to buy a duplex and house hack for my first investment, and was wondering where I should go! I really like Texas, but I see prices are really creeping up, and I know the mid-west has great cash flow, but I am not sure if I could live out there. I want nothing to do with the northeast, and I don't think that is a bad thing as the opportunities seemingly arent up here anyway. Anyway, hello and any help would be very much appreciated!

- Sam