The list of cities that I’ve come up with so far by my own rookie research is the following, but always open to other suggestions from members that have experience else where. 

I suggest you go back and re-read my original post. 

When I maintained my position that I wouldn't be paying 10K up front, Dmitri then insulted my section 8 investing knowledge and suggested that if I wasn't ready to move forward, then it was because I didn't understand enough about section 8 to begin with.

Of course I’m not suggesting that every conservative CHRISTIAN makes a good spouse.

Tons of advantages with your suggestion, Frank.

Not exactly sure about the legal details, but initial overview of the system seems to suggest this kills quite a few birds with one stone.  

For this type of a question I would suggest posting it in the multi-family forum. 

Case law supports him.I don't even know where to begin with a comment like that, other than I suggest you start building a legal defense fund, to deal with that mistaken approach to contracts. 

I'd suggest taking a free course like that provided by Pete Reese at Land Conquest to get your feet wet and take some action. 

With that in mind, I’ve decided to focus first on finding a distressed SFH that I can add value to, live in for a few years, and keep as part of my long-term portfolio.I like your suggestion about building the “core 4” team—agent, lender, contractor, and property manager—and will definitely prioritize that as I move forward.