Looking for advice and connections in the greater Dayton, OH area

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Hello everyone,

A little background: I am originally from the Dayton area but have been living in Southern California for the past couple years. I live in the outskirts of LA county where prices aren't astronomical ($160/sqft). In the near future, I plan to come back to the Dayton area for work. 

My goal is to find a primary residence in a quality area that I can essentially rehab to my liking and live in. So I am seeking advice on what areas/cities to focus my search on. Also, any connections with agents, contractors, wholesalers, etc. would be very valuable to me as I wish to continue my real estate investing career once settled in Ohio. Ideally, I am looking for a C or D home (foreclosed is perfectly fine) in a A or B neighborhood. 

Please feel free to comment, any and all input is much appreciated!

Thanks,

-Chris