With how tight the markets are across the USA I'd imagine you'd be looking for a needle in a haystack if you were trying to get a BRRRR so profitable that you were able to pull all of your money back out AND pay of a HML.

Due to our zoning laws and location of the 0-2 properties, this has become a needle in the haystack.

But those were needles in haystacks.

You may find better opportunities there in terms of price and returns, but I think both cities are going to be finding needles in a haystack for good cashflow property.Flipping on the other hand may be doable in the right areas for quick sales. 

The market I'm moving to seems scarce on duplexes.It seems my only shot is to work hard and hunt for a SFR pre-foreclosure and live in it for a year, but with limited time to move and three small kids, it seems like a needle in hay stack.

I am on FindLaw now, which feels like searching for a needle in a haystack. 

I’ve been calling around the state and it’s like looking for a needle in a haystack.

Of course there are those out there who don't want to list for whatever reason, but my question is always how much time and money will it take to find those needles in a haystack. 

If you find a needle in the haystack deal, sure, take on something that does $30-40k if you can buy it at $100-150k.Feel free to send me a message if you have any questions or think that I could be helpful.

Like @Jon Holdman said, and buy the books by @J ScottI did my first wholesale deal 30 years ago, and they are the best books on the subject BAR NONE.and listen tohttp://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/03/21/flipping-houses-101-j-scott/here are the books...http://www.biggerpockets.com/storeLastly, understand wholesaling is a needle in the haystack, so look at other ways, like sub2 and lease option assignments.Best wishes,Brian