@Kyle M.I was open to Decatur but heard there were environmental issues given the city’s industrial history.

Orhi Hi Orhi,Been plugging away in Toledo, OH since 2014Here are answers to your criteria regarding Toledo1) $75,000 - $100,000 buys solid B class2) Toledo University is solid and employs many people and has foreign students (43607 zip code)3) Car manufacturers, Pro-Medica, Andersons and the glass industry (Most blue all blue collar)4) Hit and a miss5) Declining population from a macro market but certain pockets in high demand from a micro market stadpoint6) 500,000 people including surrounding suburbsWishing you much success

To preface, I had a strong interest in REI for years, man many years, and like all too many that's where it stayed, a interest, research, left wanting but never acting upon it because I was doing so darn good and so busy in my field of construction, and I had risen the rungs of the ladder to a rather nice altitude in the industry. 

Thinking in terms of a good manager of any service industry.

I am eager to absorb knowledge, gain insights, and build valuable relationships in the industry.

One of the most thrilling aspects of this industry is the opportunity to optimize pricing strategies to maximize revenue from each property we manage.

It's me -- I'm the solid mortgage broker, lol.In all seriousness, if it's too good to be true, it definitely is in this industry.

We don't need demogogues in the industry and some of these new gurus are trying to be just that.  

ADUs are so popular here that an whole cottage industry has sprung up around the quick and inexpensive conversion of garages.

To kickstart your journey, you may want to explore resources like the BiggerPockets podcast and forums, books, guides, industry events, and conferences.