@Aj Yorkjust to be blunt - out of state is tougher than advertised, and cash flow is difficult in any market, even supposed "lower cost" markets like KC. 

i think remote BRRRR is tougher than advertised.

I've also heard that other locations can be tougher.

Just saying.. not sure about rentals though all of SC is a little tougher given the property tax situation for non owner occ.

Wholesaling is a tougher business than many make it out to be.

Also with the new policy changes with CMHC high ratio mortgages first time home buyers will have a much tougher time buying their first home so the rental pool will increase leaving more people looking to rent.I currently hold two rentals one in which is an owner occupied rental which I purchased for 200k 7 years ago and it is worth around 275k today and this year I purchased a triplex as well for 250k and as is with no improvements this yields me an 8% return a year which I would say is quite low.

If you end up looking in the midwest, keep in mind that many of the MF properties will be in the tougher areas.

for example a 4 bedroom 2 bath could work great as a rent-by-room, but would be much tougher to fill as a mid-term rental. 

We are also in an area with a low entry point for home buyers so someone thinking of spending $2000 or more for rent is also in the market to potentially buy a home as well which makes the "higher" end rentals a bit tougher to fill except for folks that are building their Dream home and not done yet or in OKC for the short term for a job or family situation.  

The fact is tax lien investing is much tougher and riskier than the pitches make it sound.