New from Iowa, looking for a market to start in!

[Chad Michael]

Hello BP,

My name is Chad, I am currently a pharmacy student at the University of Iowa and have been a student of real estate for quite a while now through observation, reading, and realtor experience.... but I have no investment experience to call upon just yet.
I love providing patient care but real estate is where I intend to capture many future financial goals for my family. I would like to buy property (2-4 unit residential to start with) that is capable of purchasing more property and my first 5-10 year goal is to give my wonderful wife the opportunity of staying at home with our future family if she does not wish to work full time.
I have 1 more year left of school and then I have the flexibility to move wherever my wife and I wish. As of right now, I am simply trying to figure out which market will be best to start in and what the best analysis strategy for that is.
I look forward to meeting lots of friends here that I can exchange learning experiences and prosper with. Thank all of you in advance for this opportunity:)

Best,
Chad