**Build Rapport** - **Acknowledge the Seller’s Situation**: Start the conversation by acknowledging the seller's desire to move further out and his long-term ownership of the property.

The good news is that with the right approach, you can also achieve positive cash flow in these markets.Ultimately, success in real estate investing hinges on selecting a growing market, a desirable neighborhood, and building a strong support team.

Of course a seller is free to require whatever conditions he desires… but the reality is that in anything but the rare ultra hot seller’s market requiring “stiffer” qualifications to make an offer will result in a lower price. 

A desirable side by side with 3 bed/2 bath per unit will generally run $350k-$475k dependent on variables.

I’m particularly interested in wholesaling and partnering with experienced investors to gain knowledge and contribute to successful projects.As someone who owns a rental property in Oklahoma and currently resides in the DC area, I strongly desire to expand my investment portfolio, especially in Florida.

Because as mentioned, most are not US fans, many of our allies are allies of situation not desire.

The owner had a strict no former gang member placement clause with the organization because those most consistently present problems, regardless of the convicts desire to rehabilitate. 

Your goal of purchasing that amount of property contradicts your desire to limit risks.

@Josh Gregory I think between Ohio City and Edgewater there is still plenty of opportunities, but depending on how conservative you want to be, you may have to overpay or buy something less desirable and wait it out. 

B neighborhood of a blue collar market, active resale value because of price range and desirability.