Cleveland is still a gem with lots of properties to be purchased.

There are still some "hidden gems" but it does take time to find them and not everyone likes the areas or will even work/manage in the lower priced homes. 

The debt/Income ratios were tight, but with property values rising, you could "flip" a multi-family property with some meat on the bone and still have a payday on a sale or refinance.On the 128/95 ring around the city you would need to shop the markets where you might find some hidden gems.

I have a gem of a PM- if you want the details, reach out privately.

Hi Andy,East LA is a HUGE area....Maybe dial it down to a handful of particular neighborhoods with a demographic you like re income, local busineses and crime.IMO walking into a B of A Branch with 1 foot thick glass for the tellers is a sketchy area, when 20 minutes away you can go into a Pep Boys and it's the friendly and has a some nice restaurants around it.Maybe drive the areas and (talk to the Police when they are on break for lunch ask where is good and bad) and find some hidden gem areas to explore and really get to know--boots on the ground.Good Luck! 

@Jabel Warren@Travis Sterner@Tom Strong@Giovanni SchianoWhat do you all think about meeting up the week or weekend of February 8th?

Another hidden gem in tax sale investing would be pipeline property. 

Welcome @Ryan Teixeira - Pre-cons in Toronto will be interesting to watch because not all condos will be a bad investment and there are some good gems to be found with some good homework and a good real estate agent.

No more hidden gems at basement prices with light or medium rehab. 

Hey im new on biggerpockets looking to get some gems and meeting some like minded folks who have some experience to help become more efficient and effective in Resl Estate Investing.