Fear is a poor driver of decisions. 

"Although the working poor of New York would explode into the worst riot of American history in 1863, these people did not provide the cutting edge of labor protest in the antebellum era. 

Yes, Its a poor town, but most towns around me are poor. :(  Thanks again fellow BPers

There are plenty of poorly maintained, low priced rentals in our area that we don't try to compete with.

The other complaint is poor rehabs that cost you money.

@Zana Blue if you offered to partner and they shot you down, then I say all bets are off. 

The painting quality would likely be poor and that is the best case scenario.

We recently finished reading "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" which modivated us to find out more and led us to the "Bigger Pockets" podcast... 

I bet Colorado Springs is an interesting market.  

And yes, I am aware of all the altruistic arguments that can be given to underwater owners to make them THINK you might be trying to help them out.I have read dozens of threads from those who know exactly what to say to those poor folk, if only they could find enough of them to practice their best lines on.Here is another one of them.