A manager will roughly cost $100-$150 a month to take over a unit (it could be more or less in your market) and manage the units.

I've also signed up for New Orleans REI meet ups in the upcoming weeks in hopes of making valuable connections in the local market. 

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

Houston is an excellent market for multifamily investments.

They have a few markets and we chose Memphis as our first property. 

I've been wanting to expand out of my market in Iowa, and see that the Winter Haven, Lakeland, Haines City areas are similar to purchase points as my market.

I considered suing for non-performance but felt the hassle of doing so would not be worth the benefit.I'm still hopeful and looking in the Flint market, I just would not use them to do so.

I'm looking to connect and network with other investors, contractors etc who have experience in this market. 

If there is minor rehab (such as painting and cosmetic improvements) you can still close on a DSCR loan, however it may affect your appraised value, which could also affect your market rent if its a vacant property.

Those are some very different markets you listed.