This is a good place to start.1) Education: be the most knowledgeable agent in your area and start to host meet ups or something that can establish credibility.  2) I would find a low transaction/fee-based brokerage like EXP or a brokerage that does not charge a heavy annual fee. 

Establishing connections with motivated sellers, reliable buyers, and industry professionals is crucial for success in this field.

Mechanicals, roofs etc. can be towards the end of their useful life and pass inspection but then the cap ex can't be absorbed in many of these C/D neighborhoods.

Painted and flooring throughout. repaired porches and new roof and replaced two broken windows.

They're low LTV (generally 60-65%) I suggest you establish a relationship with one, as they tend to know the market and industry better than almost anyone else.

Purchase price: $665,000 Cash invested: $200,000 Remodel of 1948 Cape with Breezeway and Garage ... excellent bones in need of lots of TLC ... new Hardie Board siding, roof, gutters, windows hardwood flooring, electric rewiring, wall modifications, new kitchen cabinets and appliances, new bathroom guts What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

She is well established and is recognized as one of the top investors and brokers here in the Indianapolis market. 

Are they claiming your gross negligence caused the roof to leak? 

“TSMC started the journey of establishing the advanced chip manufacturing in Arizona.

My question is, is it worth investing in a smaller town if there are signs of these major improvements or is it better to pursue investments in more established cities?