Plus you will need to carry your own team or be in good with sub contractors which means you need volume.  

I personally like Cleveland over Akron because there is so much more volume, which makes it possible to build bigger teams, do more deals, and scale quicker. 

. - Someone that is going to educate you throughout the process, not just be your friend- I'd recommend someone that also has solid volume in the last 1 - 2 years.

Despite one of the best cashflow and being t he 3rd most competitive market for renters we don't have a national rental company here (except Grape Vine dabbling a little) Wow thats amazing NO national builder do you  know what volume the largest local spec builder does..

No, not significant volume, the success is just in fact of any placating to it at all, that shows USD vulnerability.

You can do some sourcing yourself through Facebook groups, and online RE communities , and even pick up the phone and cold call some homeowners that may be tired landlords, don't owe anything, and have built up some equity.With enough volume, you should come across some solid deals.  

Greater deal volume (via referrals)2.

And for those not covered by them, there going to get you exclusive discounts because they are a volume client.

Depending on the volume the builder does, they may have someone on staff.   

I asked a property manager in Indy how owners of Class C make money - he saidif they buy in volume, the good properties offset the bad ones.