General Real Estate Investing
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies

Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal



Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback
Updated about 1 month ago on . Most recent reply
Exploring Out-of-State REI: DFW, Huntsville/Birmingham, Ocala-Looking for Hybrid Mrkt
Hi BP Community 👋,
This is my first post here on BiggerPockets, and I’m really excited to be part of this community! I’ve been reading a ton of great advice and learning from many of you, and I’m now at a stage where I’d love to join the conversation, connect with others, and continue learning.
I’m actively exploring out-of-state rental investment and would love some insights and guidance from this awesome network. I’m evaluating a positive cash-flowing rental properties (nothing crazy here) with solid long-term appreciation potential. Open to both single-family homes and small multifamily (like a duplex), depending on market dynamics and returns. My plan is to invest out-of-state with local property management in place, and I’m open to turnkey properties as long as the fundamentals make sense. I’m looking at properties where I can put down 20–25% (~$80K including closing costs), ideally in neighborhoods that are stable and seeing some upward momentum without pricing me out on day one.
Markets I’m considering and the reasons:
1. North Dallas-Fort Worth, TX – A competitive and maturing market, but with continued population and job growth.
2. Huntsville/Birmingham, AL – More affordable entry points and promising rent-to-price ratios.
3. Ocala, FL – Growing steadily with some newer construction and rising rental demand.
Would you look at any other that has this solid Hybrid market dynamics? Indiana / Ohio? I am open to your ideas and thoughts so please suggest.
If you have insights into:
✅ Neighborhoods to target (or avoid)
✅ What’s working well for you in these markets
✅ PM recommendations or investor-friendly agents
✅ Risks I should be aware of in each area
✅ Recent deals that might help me benchmark returns
…I’d be incredibly grateful! Please feel free to comment or DM if you’re active in these markets — I’d love to learn more. Thanks in advance for the help!
Cheers,
Ven Perla
Most Popular Reply
Thank you Jared & Melissa. Really appreciate the responses.
I met with your associate/s from REINation and RTR to learn about the offerings and to learn the markets, entry & exit criteria and portfolio build out. In still a bit of learning phase on the potential TK engagement but will surely keep you in mind.