I've searched all over and havnt really seen anyone else doing this or talking to much about this approach...

With that being said I have expanded my search and have been looking in Omaha, NE.

You can click on the magnifying glass in the upper corner to search for previous discussions. 

We also put a little bit of effort into SEO so that it would come up in searches for corporate or midterm housing in our pretty small market.

You can usually find some events by doing a simple google search.

We also have our own website with some SEO setup and we get people that find our website through a Google search and reach out direct too.

I've been searching for going on 6 months, so I need to reflect and regroup.

It doesn't hurt to go over the numbers with a lender though who could give a breakdown of what a closing might look like depending on your buy box. 

https://www.google.com/search?

Given your budget you can definitely find a great property in a C class neighborhood, whether you're looking for a turnkey property or something that needs light cosmetic work, your buy box offers a great possibility to find a solid first investment.