I have 25k and I live in socal

I have 25k and I live in socal I just got denial from preapproved because I'm a 1099 and I've been paying myself to little and writing off too much. I'm looking to buy out of state. I'm reading, lisening, and learning, but how to I find good markets to buy in in other cities like Detroit or the midwest like Saint Louis and Kansas city. I refuse to give up. I will make this happen, but I'm just trying to do my do diligence. I'm reading the Brrrr book and will read the investing out of state book next. Thanks.