I stopped buying because the market became too expensive and competitive in my area at the time. 

But for the best local advice, make local connections in the market with Host groups and Rental Associations.

How are you coming up with that much larger market rent for all those units?

Or maybe certain markets or property types you’re curious about?

At the time, rents were below market at $750 and $820, while comparable units were renting for around $1,000.

@Zack Whiting - You are in a top tier market for investment properties!

If you don’t have a strong marketing system, it’s a grind.

I suspect maybe something like Hagerstown or Cumberland, which yeah are Class D like markets with declining populations, high drug problems, no strong job base which leads to non paying tenants.

If so, I would appreciate hearing your thoughts and experiences regarding the local market, investment opportunities, and overall outlook for the area

Quote from @Kaleb Johnson: The issue is that you cant cold call people in New York  You cant cold call but you can definitely do SMS marketing and find your ideal sellers for wholesaling.