I personally moved to Ohio from Florida because I liked the mix of cashflow and appreciation that the Ohio markets presented. 

Be professional in your communication & in-person presentation.

In our student houses we use a programmable thermostat, but our building monitoring system has its own sensors and can override the wall thermostat and will not allow the temperature to get below 10C (50F) ... we are presently testing a new software load that will also prevent them from cooling the house too far in the summer.

The interior was outdated, the landscaping was overgrown, and several deferred maintenance issues were apparent.

They offer a demo too, so you can see if it is exactly what you are looking for:)Just a small note to keep in mind as you are starting out, making connections and looking for deals, keep in mind how you are presenting yourself. 

I just attended a 7 hour Anderson webinar yesterday and the two owners gave a phenomenal presentation for free.

Im presenting myself as a honest and transparent person looking to build relationships and learn the process of flipping a home.

It could vary of course depending on the defenses of the tenant and if the court is presently backlogged.

Any tips tricks or otherwise when presenting to potential partners would be immensely appreciated.

You have a friend, He will rent it in its present condition as soon as you make it available to him for $90 per month.