If the fundamentals are there, then buy and hold is a proven wealth strategy. 

I may have been a little harsh on Dayton but I do prefer metropolitan areas with stronger economic and demographic fundamentals. 

Look for areas with strong economic fundamentals, such as job growth, population growth, and low vacancy rates.

I definitely remain interested in Reno given your points about its fundamentals, and it’s proximity to where I live. 

I want copies of the lease and estopple letters from you so I know what I'm getting into and I want to be sure the partial month's rent and security deposits are credited to me at closing.But, fundamentally, I'd never pay anything close to $300K for $1500 in rent.You will usually get the highest price by fixing the place up to homeowner standards and selling to an owner occupant.

Boise will correct, weather will likely be the fundamental reason why.

Ford Motor company, same time frame: Automotive Revenue 31,800,000,000cost of revenue 28,702,000,000 (90.3%)Margin 3,098,000,000 (9.7%)Tesla creates a fundamentally more profitable product.

I agree that focusing on fundamentals and fine tuning what you have to make it the most profitable should be a constant focus in this business.

The goal right now is to learn the fundamentals, understand valuation methodology and then jump right into the deep end and navigate my way around. 

If you find yourself priced out of a particular market so you are focusing on areas where you can still acquire assets that meet your # 1 fundamental for investing (yours appears to be cash flow) then acquiring KC assets on that basis is prudent for you.