I'm liking the $300k-$450k segment for a flipping strategy.

One new segment is Owners with Low Financial Stability Scores (FSS). 

It's hard to stand out.There are some owner-occupied segments with people who share motivating factors for selling their home.

Investors crowded out home buyers in many markets in the sub-$300k segment.

My definition of a good tenant:Has stable employment in a market segment that is very likely to be stable or improve over time.Pays all the rent on scheduleTakes care of the propertyDoes not cause problems with neighborsDoes not engage in illegal activities while on the propertyStays for many yearsMy number one concern was tenants that would stay employed even during a downturn.

Tough to find many deals that have palatable caprates in this segment.  

You can segment the market to your product ie a 3/2 within 50k price range and see how many homes sell within a month.

It's hard to stand out.There are some owner-occupied segments with people who share motivating factors for selling their home.Seniors with Long-time Ownership: often ready to downsize or transition to assistance.Homeowners with Low Financial Stability Scores (FSS): Struggling financially and likely ready to cash in on their asset.Both these categories have additional advantages in that they probably don’t haven’t been updated and may have deferred maintenance.

You probably want to find other segments since this is a numbers game.

It's hard to stand out.There are some new owner-occupied segments with people who share motivating factors for selling their home.Seniors with Long-time Ownership: often ready to downsize or transition to assistance.Homeowners with Low Financial Stability Scores (FSS): Struggling financially and likely ready to cash in on their asset.Both these categories have additional advantages in that they probably don’t haven’t been updated and may have deferred maintenance.