Yes - and even when its out there its typically impossible to qualify (need high rate and high DSCR and typically would have to qualify as a LTR - so almost a unicorn or in a really bad market)

Have you looked into the markets you want to be in?

As the CFO of a regional developer, I’m all about creative solutions in real estate, and your focus on building housing in a tight market like West Boise really resonates.That first 17-unit project with your friends and dad as the lead investor?

I have an investor friend who is a very successful wholesaler in a market, (south FL), that is crawling with wholesalers. 

Negative gearing kills the market for cashflow investors.

Agent and leasing experience can help with negotiation skills, market knowledge, and tenant screening.

Quote from @Bud Meacham: The market is very competative in California.

I am an experienced investor and unexpectely find myself managing a duplex myself and wondering if there is a small landlord (aka inexpensive) simple solution for marketing, background checks and lease creation that markets on zillow? 

The key for me wasn't to invest in the 'best place' but to know a market so well that a deal jumps off the page when it appears.

Logan county has the highest price per square foot new build in our market right now almost $400 per square foot.