Areas like Ohio seem to be mentioned quite a bit on the message boards for better affordability.  

I like the idea of virtual staging—it seems like not many of the similar properties I mentioned are staging at all, so I think that could be a definite way to separate my photos from the others.

Mention which properties they would consider selling.

Not only is the FedEx super hub close by(as @Aristotle Kumpis mentioned), but airports in general are usually near commerce drivers, meaning they work well for finding good tenants.

And like I said in the beginning this all works in theory but reality well give it a go and see if your going to be the next Scott and also he mentions his training so thats what he is up to sell the sizzle give one example that is real but not realistic in any kind of volume ..

Let's say 20%...now let's do the math:You offer $320k, 20% down is $64k so you finance $256,000 @ let's say 6%....you neglected to mention where this property is(!) 

It should also be mentioned that you do not have to color match a wall if you are just repainting a single wall.....using a contrasting color actually looks like you meant to do it.

However, you have to be extremely careful financing 100% of the transaction as you still need reserves, closing costs, etc. and make sure it cash flows.You didn't mention if this would be a rental or owner occupied. 

Not sure how many PMCs you've had bad experiences with, but we'll take exception to:"Then do a thorough research on tenant applicants (note: leaving this to a PM may be hazardous to your financial health)".BP seems to have more threads about screening mistakes by DIY landlords as opposed to PMCs.Now, if you'd have mentioned Maintenance, you'd get no argument from me:) Even the PMC industry acknowledges maintenance as one of the biggest challenges.Rereading my post, I kinda see how I sounded negative toward PMs.  

As someone mentioned, the only thing passive about real estate investing is the tax treatment.