I’m going to suggest that you broaden your vision a bit.

That's kinda why I've turned to biggerpockets to try and broaden my local network.

Seems we also got off on borrower qualifications which usually is the discussion.Seller "qualifications" or more as to it SF being a right solution.Sellers may have issues with a property, such as repairs being required, that may eliminate a property from qualifying.Another marketability issue, competition in the market, SF broadens the pool of likely buyers.Type or style of a property may make it difficult to finance, the lack of comps for a unique modular home or a burm home may require SF to get it sold.Zoning may be an issue keeping a property out of conventional lending, or an unqualified FHA approved condo development may hinder financing efforts.In these case when there is a property deficiency you need to consider if it can be cured, repairs can be made but other deficiencies may not be curable which may require longer term financing arrangements.To the seller, it may be a requirement to solve the selling problem, but if it's an option you need to discuss the benefits, more money over time, better return on the money as an annuity income, tax benefits might be applicable and a quicker sale.The next bridge is, does SF make a good investment for the seller.

Successful investors who've been doing this for a long time continually try to broaden their knowledge. 

Since you're already forced to look outside of your home town, you might as well broaden you horizons and look at the many good cash flow markets across the country.

I was looking back in 2015 and eventually had to broaden my search to the Santa Clarita area to finally land a 4-unit. 

We buy and hold for rentals,  keep looking in the area, broaden your search area. 

I.E. maybe in the past when the market was on fire/ but now, and in the future, loans will be harder to get, and require more dp. so in my eyes u need to broaden the foundation before jumping into this current market.

Keep checking with lenders and start broadening your lender network.

The employment base has broadened significantly in the last 10-15 years.