Target market is Eastern Iowa.  

I just finished a fairly high level analysis of the region and I am interested in getting feedback on whether it should be considered promising or not (either entirely or the specific neighborhoods) as well as any additional guidance/suggestions that can be offered.My research is as follows:PopulationThe region is located within 300 miles of several large metro-politan areas of the eastern United States, including Pittsburgh, Boston, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. and is particularly accessible to Philadelphia and New York City.

Look up @Matt ReedHe works the Cleveland eastern suburbs and focuses on rehabs and lease-option assignments on pretty houses

Hi George, I live on the eastern edge of Bedford, very close to you, and am an active investor as well.  

I can tell you that in Eastern Mass I am seeing very few "deals" which means that anything that could be a deal is selling for more than it should due to multiple bids.

Here in NYC properties listed with say Eastdil Secured, Eastern Consolidated, CBRE, Cushman-Wakefield they will tell you that buyer pays buyer's commission.

Based on my initial investigation, I believe that would like to invest in Central &/or Eastern Washington state and, perhaps Northern California (since that is where I currently live - but prices are high). 

@Nathanael Rojas  Check out Scott Freitag at Eastern Savings Bank.

My credit score fluctuates around 725.Calling around I have found half a dozen banks in my area and North Eastern Wisconsin who will lend on commercial loans with no money down by the buyer.

I am a newer investor from eastern North Carolina and have completed my 4th SF rental deal as of December 2016.