New User From Long Island, NY

[Gwyeth Smith]

Hello BP members. I am a new user from Huntington, NY. I work in the Allied Health field here on Long Island and am looking to create some extra cash flow through REI. I am looking to buy properties to rent (SFR, MF, Apartment/Townhome, etc), most likely in areas outside of New York. Any advice for investing outside your geographical area, especially for newbies, would be appreciated. Thank you.