If you are looking for best appreciable zips where you can also get cash flow then there are several options to consider. 

I had to call several dozen times to learn what was happening behind the scenes, only to discover that the "experienced property managers" at Latchel had been sitting on their hands.

I also lucked out because of some nice people several years ago.

Essentially someone that isn't hungry to get you into any property, but has your best interest in mind to get you in the right propertyTips / General Comments- Look at inventory first thing every morning- Go and see several properties - don't fall in love with the first one you see, and don't wait until the perfect duplex comes up to have it be the first one you see-understand how much work each property needs.

distressed properties do occasionally hit the MLS at a good price, but not very often.my second real estate purchase was out of state, it was just a cosmetic rehab and i had to make several trips up to corral everything and get it rent ready. 

Plenty of my students are doing just that.Yes, you can absolutely make several deals in 3 weeks.

We know several people interested and could make a deal without having to go through agents to save 6% on fees.

We've been to 38 of the big 63 National Parks; both Hot Springs and Broken Bow, which kind of cater to that same crowd, ever seemed appealing enough to visit.It doesn't mean that they are bad places to invest, but the anecdote needs to corroborate the data for me to want to cut a check and stress out for several months hoping it will work.

Be patient. these are mid-term plays, so you must be prepared to go without the cash for several years.

I find with larger homes that are big enough for wedding parties, reunions etc that I get a lot of bookings well in advance, with ~50% occupancy several months in advance.