When I was first looking for such a location, I developed the following criteria:Sustained profitability - The property must generate a positive cash flow today and into the foreseeable future.Likely to appreciate over time - Properties appreciate in locations that have increasing demand, which is the key driver for sustained profitability.Located in an area where you can make money and business risks are low.

Say things like "skilled driver and 4 wheel drive capability is required to access property".

@David Pierce - That's BP for you, especially the local area forums.Even with a compressed time-line, I would say you still have strong opportunity to find a great deal, unless that you're measuring in weeks instead of a few months to when you need living space by.When there are a lot of new homes for sale in an area, that should be considered a positive for you as the buyer, more inventory creates downward pressure on price and puts you in the driver seat.

Keep looking and being open to your local RE market and once you get the deal, it's WHICH investor will pick you, then you're in the driver's seat. 

While I had my prior agent for 30 years, I dropped them when my daughter was a new driver, my insurance doubled when I added her, another $350/month on top of the $350/month.

Well cash flow isn’t much of a return driver so I’m more focused on forcing appreciation in growing areas.

Any female BPer's wanting to relocate to Detroit I will have a room waiting for them.Must have:A good jobAbility to stay up past 8pmA drivers licenseNo felony arrestA credit score over 720a passion for cleaningAnd a portfolio of at least 12 cash flowing properties that I can buy into for 51%Thanks and have a great day. 

I'm a UPS Driver in the SF Bay Area.  

Ethan Schneider Anything you like that you can buy ALL CASH, is preferable.I Own an 02 Dodge Durango, everyday driver, replaced engine with one that had 100k miles on it.

I would feel slightly responsible if one of my tenants, a known repeat drunk driver, ran over and kill a neighbours kid.