Aloha Account Closed who are looking to get past the 'bar to entry' in a market like this.I do partner with novices on occasion, and while I wouldn't necessarily 'feed deals' to a beginner, I would certainly let them jump in the back, fasten their seat belts, and hang on for the ride.

You can fund your rehab with these cards as well.I bought my first deal like this.  100% funded with plastic.With that said, I always tell new comers to at least get one small rehab under their belt no matter what strategy they are going to do in the future. 

Hi @Brandon Turner Key Indicators - Example Metro Atlanta Rental Market Strengths: Population Growth and Migration Patterns - Rust Belt to Sunbelt.

We do most of the minor rehab ourselves, but the occasional HVAC or gas issue has popped up already.You need:HVAC guyPlumberGeneral handyman (fixes the roof, etc.)Initially, I used the HVAC company who I use on my primary residence, but then I had to get a quote from them on a blower motor for my HVAC air handler.

With that experience under your belt, you could likely find a good deal on a property nearby where the numbers would work.

This is just my opinion but first learn wholesaling and get deals under your belt before doing fix n flips.

I think you might not be ready yet, add some additional information to your tool belt and you will be able to ask more pointed questions for better responses!

Statistically, the city has low rates of crime for a city of that size within the 'rust belt', average income and unemployment figures, relatively low rental vacancies, and, most importantly, SFRs at less than 30k which, based on my understanding of the area, do not follow the popular negative sentiment on homes at this price point.  

I'm working on contacting those owners as well.Tear downSpec belt

So, I gather you don't have any deals under your belt that you can discuss.You say you want to buy and hold as well as fix and flip.