I don't think my strategy was to be my own gentrification machine; more important to me was that I bought houses in the geographic area I thought had the best long-term outlook, combined with ease of self-management and homes that fit my preferred tenant base.

Take a look at my profile to see if I would be a good fit for them. 

Biggerpockets will often remove posts if you link to an external source so, I can't post here unfortunately.Hey @Chris LevarekThank you for for listing a couple of resources to find some locations.Ill be using your link to help me focus in on some markets and see if they fit what I am looking for.And I'm also open to checking out the other Blog as well. 

In the market today it is a challenge to find anything that fits the 1% rule.

If they're grumpy and throwing a fit, they may have a legitimate physiological need for a nap (and it is ridiculous to have developmentally inappropriate expectations of their self-control--I get cranky when I'm tired, too, even now!

There is no one easy answer to fit the formula.

While a 8% CoC return, assuming numbers are accurate, may not fit some people's metrics it may be for you considering the area and your goals.

Knowing nothing else about you, I would suggest that you either find a way to make more money at your current job by increasing your production to fit your excess time, or make a jump into an RE field that will take 100% of your capacity.

Any attorney can also draft you one which fits your needs. 

Get clear on what you're trying to accomplish, set goals that fit that vision and take daily action to get there!