We will likely get a realtor in that case… I hope we can sell in time to get the energy efficient passive solar property we want/need, but I’d suppose it’s still possible if we get the ball rolling with a the local realtor soon.

It's very expensive, has horrible traffic on restrictive roads due to the geography, but is very beautiful, not much snow, milder temperature swings, great hiking and outdoor activities such as 4x4 or hot air balloon tours - very touristy.  

They don't like to play ball with folks trying to invest like this.

It’ll help with the lack of affordable housing so maybe the city would play ball?

So far so good as I have been getting the ball rolling, having bought over a half dozen tax liens so far, and doing thorough research on properties has become more natural with every new lien.But now I must ask: does anyone know anything about TaxSaleResources.com?

Have you ever encountered someone from the northern regions expressing a desire to retire in a perpetually cold and overcast place where they'd spend their days shoveling snow in sub-zero temperatures?

IP one I tried to but realtor/property manager says it won't meet the release price since tenant occupied.These PMs low ball everything. 

Nobody has a crystal ball but Grays Ferry is the most depressed of the markets you listed and therefore could theoretically appreciate the most if the neighborhood turns.

Make a large ball of aluminum foil and Scrub grill racks hard.

Personally as a listing agent I have had plenty of low ball offers that are completely ignored because they are so outrageous.