I think the trick will be in any of those cities not to be in an HOA community. 

If there is anyone out there in the Red deer area that has successfully done this or is currently doing this I would love to talk and learn some  tips/tricks

I agree with entering 1-2 times a year for preventative maintenance, but you should never have to trick your tenant into letting you into the home for an inspection or any other legal reason.

We know all the tricks and scams.

``````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````As a Real Estate Investor, Using Lease Options when buyingFirst of all, learn how to buy-control on terms, such as sub2, installment sales on free and clear houses, wraps, master leases and lease options.Be a transaction engineer, not a one trick pony.I believe it is better to be licensed than not as a Transaction Engineer. 

One trick pony military city with limited other employment and infrastructure.

Any tips/tricks that you guys use to find a market, see if it’s any good, or any numbers you run to make sure it works?

Tips/Tricks?

The best trick is to get NON conventional loans when rates are lower, and Conventional loans when rates go up.

That usually does the trick because the neighbors want to get rid of them so the money is just an extra bonus.I also see the lack of communication as a red flag.