I believe you would relatively still put the same effort in as wholesaling distressed properties to find the "diamond in the ruff" since you will have competition.  

Right what he said or get a direct mail/ marketing campaign going or possibly link up with a bird dog from the REIN group in nashville but it's definitely a networking thing being able to make a offer and close really fast is a plus takes a little work but nashville is crazy competition with little inventory so when you do find a property and purchase it will be a diamond to you and the profits are awesome but try and partner with ppl who are seasoned investors who will help you find your way!

I'm partial to my own, Black Diamond, the url is in my profile. 

The outside of this poor home has been unloved for many years, and it's downright ugly- but I see a diamond in the ruff.

For me to buy in A neighborhood 10,10,10 school districts in So Cal that would mean buying in Arcadia, South Pasadena, Diamond Bar, San Marino, etc. 

Find them through Google and meetup.com Check out the  Black Diamond meetingsTwo Great reads, I bought both J.

@Danny ResendesThe Black Diamond meets every other month and alternates between Waltham and Worcester.  

2 of my mentors, partners from MA and members of the local Boston REIA groups Manny Perez of DNM, my partner and also R E agent, and Nick Aalrud of Completedealfllwsystem who hosts the local REIA Black Diamonds Real Estate Investors.2 books and 2 Audio books by Grant Cardone hae kept me on course and focused, and continually challenge me to question the status quo.

2 of my mentors, partners from MA and members of the local Boston REIA groups Manny Perez of DNM, my partner and also R E agent, and Nick Aalrud of Completedealfllwsystem who hosts the local REIA Black Diamonds Real Estate Investors.2 books and 2 Audio books by Grant Cardone hae kept me on course and focused, and continually challenge me to question the status quo.

Has anyone taken the Andrew Cordle Diamond real estate training program.