You’re definitely on the right track with your analysis and way of thinking—looking at markets that land in the top right of your chart makes sense because you’re aiming for both rent and price growth, but sometimes those “hidden gem” cities don’t have the infrastructure of agents, lenders, or property managers that make it easy to invest in from out of state.

As a new investor, you can still find deals in OKC (your research found you a gem) but the days of cherry picking home runs are over.

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Honestly those are nice but i think Nashville still has ton of hidden gems if you asked me

That duplex sounds like a smart way to get started — house hacking first is such a great way to learn the ropes while keeping your costs down.Cincinnati’s market has some hidden gems, so it’s smart you’re checking in with others to make sure you’re not missing anything.

And these gems have always been there, if you are willing to understand your markets, demographics and local rules and regs.

Memphis is very much a “street by street” city, but it holds a lot of hidden gems once you know where to look.If you would like, I would be happy to walk you through what those opportunities look like and help you weigh the pros and cons of house hacking locally versus building your portfolio in a more affordable market.Feel free to ask any questions, I would love to help you get started.

Something I’ve learned while starting out is that local banks and credit unions can sometimes be more flexible than big banks when it comes to investment loans. They actually get to know you, not just your numbers. De...

This allowed me to weed out hundreds of properties THEN do my due diligence on a few remaining and find some real gems.

Hey @Giovanni Rodriguez, welcome to the community!