I like to stay in the working class areas as they make enough to pay the rent and bills, but don't have the financial discipline to save enough to purchase their own home. 

I have seen some properties on MLS that I contact my realtor and they may know right away the reason it isn't selling from showing it previously, or they can review the realtor comments that aren't viewable by the public on MLS.Other potential reasons I have seen properties listed on MLS for a long time. 1) Some investors may not be comfortable inheriting existing tenants.2) It may be it is a class C neighborhood. 3) Structural issues.

But, they are very popular gurus and are making a lot of money teaching their "classes" and groups.

With the CRM I am still getting use to mine, I'm thinking about taking classes to get more familiarized with it!

Even though, real estate investments are not uniform in different markets and asset classes, just on the 16-17 year cycle basis and if you primarily rely on appreciation, this may be the perfect time to buy!

Invest with syndicators who have a narrow niche and proven track record.For example, if an operator has done 5 or 6 workforce housing value add deals in Dallas, and they are offering a similar deal now, that would be encouraging.if however, their current deal was a brand new luxury Class A building in Charlotte and this was their first acquisition in Charlotte and their first class A deal, as an LP I would pass.Find operators who do one thing and kill it in that space.Find operators who own or have gone full cycle with similar assets in the same market.For example, my firm, Spark Investment Group has a very narrow niche - sub 100 unit MF or BTR in Greenville SC.

With the given of pension so long as you work, most of the working class do not aspire or create businesses here.

The collateral is so so and some have preferences such as certain asset classes they will invest in, but generally speaking, you can obtain an equity deal with very little skin in the game. 

Maybe cooking rocks is the way to go. no need for rehab, no need for tenants, no need for insurance...high return...HAHAHH@Tyler JahnkeCan't wait to get your report back from the trip.

Property is in class A neighborhood.