However, make sure you're comfortable with the city zoning laws because ideally you'd be able to rent both the basement and main floor once you move out. 

NO one returned calls, emails and then I received city violations notice in the beginning of March for 5K for the exteriors condition, emergency boarding of the property (multiple times) and a variety of other issues.  

However, that doesn't mean that you won't be able to find a place that works for you in those cities or the surrounding areas.

Hello my name is Greg I’m 35 years old I’m from the Southern California area I am new to the Real estate industry a few months ago I bought it and flipped my property in the city of Compton California my goal is to continue searching for property’s and Networking with different flippers and investors and building my portfolio for the past 11 years I have been in transportation industry I’m looking forward to this new journey ahead.

I am considering out-of-state and have looked at numerous markets (Birmingham, Kansas City, Baltimore, etc).

My wife and I plan on using the property so selfishly, I'd prefer a vacation rental over a traditional rental in another city. 

D.C. is a great city for airbnb, but ultimately I've decided I don't have the time for airbnb.

You are already on BP - check-  look at joining the Brew City FB group and maybe the Milwaukee REIA.

You decide you want to find a multi-unit property in a certain city, say Tulare, and then you find an investor-friendly agent in Tulare with access to the Tulare MLS so they can send you listings that fit your criteria.Find the area first.  

Ideally I'd like to do it in my own area, but the prices and cap rates warrant me looking in other cities/states where my ROI and Cap rates will be better.