As i have no ties to any local area, i would be flexible in my area of investment, so where would you recommend me focusing on?

For example, if you are going to focus on Google Adwords, you have ads and are continually running optimization tests, you have all keywords setup (including negative keywords!) 

Stay focused on your goal and it will happen!

.#6 Don’t Buy from Unmotivated SellersMotivated sellers are usually willing to work with buyers, so focusing on finding motivated sellers can result in making great deals as a real estate investor.

I'm also an Allentown-focused investor, own 17 units and looking to buy more.

Going by the book of Brandon, my strategy is more focused on working in the corporate world while investing.I’m hoping to meet a lot of people here and hopefully people around the area.

It helped me focus and I  was able to find and close on my second deal in 118 days.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

The Des Moines area is my focus as well.

[Hence the focus on avoiding negative cash flow from day one of your property being a pure investment. ie.