People investing in Indianapolis have a far different strategy than people investing in SF. 

Don't miss any payments.Your question: "Suggestions on learning more about contract for deed?

I don't play around with other people's money.As for sticking to Gilbert or checking out other cities around Phoenix, I'm doing my best to look at every city. 

I also wouldn't touch hilltop with a 10' pole. struggled. old homes, over budget renovations, lots of issues. realtors push people here since it's the only place cheap houses close to downtown can be good but homes are 1900-1920.

A couple of people had made investment.

Getting that first property is exciting—and yeah, NYC is no joke when it comes to price of entry.Honestly, a lot of people I’ve talked to in your shoes end up finding better opportunities just outside the city.

I think I would recommend people start class b but I recognize the challenges to get the numbers to work.  

But otherwise the best way to get in front of people is through either word-of-mouth like you're doing or paid advertising on Google, Meta, Pinterest etc., I think there's a lot to building a "community" like feel for your tenants that may include events, giveaways, etc., to get them to engage with you and elevate their living experience.  

That would bypass many city/state regulations that force landlords to rent to people here illegally. 

Would love to meet more people.