Not sure I'd rate any of those as A. Don't forget about PG LG UP AMI, etc before making a decision on a "B" territory.
This is quite a subjective topic. Returns depend on many factors: equity at acquisition, expenses and repairs (or problem tenants, eviction, vacancy), state/town of investment, etc. There are too many macro-elements to properly gauge unless one is comparing data in one specific county. Yes, county. And even then, the numbers for a property vs one across the street will be totally different (school system, etc).
The best thing to do is to simply decide what an acceptable IRR is for you. 6%? 8%? 12%? 15%? etc. Obviously the higher the better, right? However if you "hold out" hoping to get the highest you might find yourself 5 years later having zero properties still because you waited. A newcomer will be extremely lucky and fortunate to fall onto a great deal. You have to start somewhere. A good gauge is to compare vs the 10-yr yield. That's free money where you have no stress or potential risk. The difference is the real return between that and your numbers on a new property if you acquire.
The best thing is to get out there in your area and start meeting people and looking at properties. At some point, things will click. Ask others for rental evaluation spreadsheets. Ask everyone for one thing. Don't pester or demand. Ask for only one thing and after you meet 100 people you'll know a lot of stuff. Good luck.
