I'll still have to pick a property that will cash flow as well as possible which will dictate some of my buy box parameters. 

It's really according to your buy box.

If I wasn’t investing elsewhere and in my buy box.  

Columbus is absolutely crushing it right now and checks off all your boxes.

I have seen some on market properties that would work as well, but your numbers need to be solid since you'll need to submit highest and best quickly as they move so fast.Buy box is $300k-$600k, SFR/Condo/Townhouse.

You don't have to fit into a traditional "avatar" box to bring valuable insight, so don't sell yourself short. :)This is especially true if you rely on furnishedfinder.com as your primary lead source (which you shouldn't, but that's another post) as when you make that connection with a prospective resident, you are selling yourself as a landlord as much as you are the property as a place to live.

This is a classic case of buying in an area you probably should not have and only appropriate for locals who will go to the property the moment tenant moves out remove all the mechanicals themselves and then re install upon tenant move inwhy anyone wants to own this type of asset is a mystery to me..

Its good to be exposed to those things at more depth because its like another tool in the tool box that could be used if need be. 

Is your PO box working well for you?

Smart cameras like **Ring** or **Arlo** can be a good option, and you can hide the recording box in a locked area for added security.