States you'd steer clear of, if a beginner Note Investor and why?

[Anthony Giunta Jr.]

Hello fellow BP'ers,

Just attended the NJ Distressed Mortgage Expo this pass weekend and really enjoyed it. Both from an educational and networking aspect. Thought it was a great event and met a lot of nice people there. 

I am new to Note Investing and trying to formulate some guidelines that would narrow down the many aspects of getting started.

If one were to seek out 1st/2nd/PN/NPN notes, are there any states you would recommend staying out of until more experienced?

Thanks!