As a resident (who travels a lot) I would say the Midwest does not have the attractions like palm trees & beaches (the great lakes are cold) or amazing mountain ranges, which often come with some disadvantages like high cost of living or hut/humid weather, stroms etc. 

Were obviously “reverse engineered” to find a way to “back into” an attractive or at least acceptable cap rate3.

Many pest companies stated this was the worse infestation they had ever seen.Despite its condition, the property presented an attractive investment opportunity due to its below-market listing price.

The thing that the gurus never tell anyone is that the majority of creative finance deals are done by investors who don't need creative financing, that is their leverage and why they can walk away, thereby making them more attractive then the one person who can only do the deal one way because they have no money of their own.

By positioning the property effectively and highlighting its strengths, we attracted motivated buyers quickly, ensuring a successful sale without the need for renovations.

(They have other properties throughout the area listed as "approximate location" and not just this one, but most are listed as "location" with development name, street name or near an attraction.) 

This region offers attractive home prices in the $100K–$200K range, combined with rental yields that often exceed the 1% rule.

These areas tend to attract more reliable, long-term tenants who are usually more financially stable and take better care of the property.

COVID created a chaotic spike in both the sale & rental markets, attracting even more new real estate investors.

You have to attract interested parties that are willing to sell you their property cheaply because they need to vacate ownership for one reason or another.