I don't hear too many investor doing ground up multi-family for house hacking in the area, so this is definitely interesting.

I chose Phoenix because it's close the areas I normally post up and has strong fundamentals, and I have built up come community here over the years.

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I’m considering buying a plot of land in the Cleveland area and getting a manufactured home (duplex if I could find the right zoning) put onto a permanent foundation to use as a long term rental. 

Long-term rentals are a solid choice, but mid-term rentals in medical hubs (like yours) can offer strong cash flow with less turnover. 

There are a lot of people who bought during the pandemic that are now trying to get out. 

Orlando has high tourism demand, making it ideal for short-term rentals, though regulations vary by area.

I am looking to buy my first investment property and have heard a lot about  Fort WayneAs an out of state investor, I am looking to connect with investors/agents in the area to build further knowledge on specifics with the markets and hopefully bring business to in the future!

Best option: don't invest in areas with high crime.Security cameras, motion-detecting lights, and plenty of signs that it's protected by a security system.

That's most likely going to be a C- neighborhood or lower so there could be more perceived scale to BRRRR, but a tougher decision on how to renovate at that price point and possibly harder tenancies.I would get to real estate investor meetups in your area.