I really see Columbus Ohio as an extremely safe bet for the next 10-20 years.

Negative $455/Month and at that price/rent point, poor historical rent growth and appreciation.What is the expected source of return?  

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

If you have only had one inquiry in 3 weeks, it is because you are asking for too much rent given the condition of the property or you have poor marketing. 

I oddly enough started with Rich Dad, Poor Dad, and then went on to three more books from Bigger Pockets publishing who all mentioned that book.

Generally a foreclosure is in poor shape and needs repairs to make it anywhere near comps.

From an outside viewer, I would be nervous to work with either one of you, since you are fast to go public with any grievance and the realtor has poor communication skills and has no problem blaming external circumstances for lack of a simple courtesy call.

Bet you don't refund them when they fail, do you?

I don't think Red Deer south is a smart bet right now. 

Investing in Detroit in 1950 seemed like a solid bet.