I am looking for B class property. 

@Charles PerkinsYes, there are lots of ways to invest and profit from REI.No matter the asset type and class, the skills I listed above are required.I like you mention of creativity.The quantitative aspects of REI get plenty of discussion but there is a qualitative aspect too.

Diversify investments across asset classes and locations to minimize risk.

When you can sell a 43608 and buy 75% of a 43612 with 75% of the income but enjoy a higher class of residents with double the rental demand it's a solid strategy.I wouldn't say 43608 (or 43605 / 43609 and a few others) doesn't make money...it's that your portfolio of ten properties runs about a 40% chance of any property being rented for 8 months, requires an eviction and full rehab (the bane of realized income).

You set your screening standards based on the class of your property.Unless you specifically want welfare tenants in which case you adjust the screening. 

Granted, this was 20 years ago, but I studied office at a tech school and took common classes with accounting program students.

Your $2,500 was your tuition for a class in the College of Hard Knocks.

@Jae OalmerRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

Then, you're going to be negotiating with an investor on repair requests and concessions - have you ever read a book on negotiation or taken a class, or negotiated a deal like this? 

Currently about to remodel one side of our duplex from a 2 bed/2 bath to a 3 bed/2 bath with upgraded mini split ductless HVAC system.We've been doing real estate investing for over 10 years and I'm close to finishing developing a land lording class for local landlords to learn from my mistakes of 10 years and similar to the BP mentality ensure landlords are raising the bar to push the less than reputable landlords out as we feel our tenants deserve better!