But I get it in the lower value assets of the mid west and rust belt cities wholesalers dominate because they spend 100s of thousands in marketing for those type of assets..

Quote from @Tanya Sanders-Olivo: Quote from @Gail K.: It's not the dogs; it's the owner. 

I started with them to learn the ropes then moved on to better brokers once I got some experience under my belt. 

On the other hand, Niagara Falls, NY is a part of Buffalo-Niagara area, which is still struggling to find its footing and grow out of the "rust belt" characteristics. 2.

Without getting into the nitty gritty, I am new to this, but I'm partnering with someone who is very experienced and has a dozen flips under their belt.

We are considering pursuing a 4plex near N Belt W (161) and Frank Scott Parkway W.

Consider investing as a partner or lender with someone in an area such as the Rust Belt that does produce cash flow - but keep in mind that the long-term trade off will likely be less appreciation for that investment.

You can stop, regroup, wait on your DSCR to improve....or you can keep going by using another tool in the old tool belt.

From what I read in The Economist, these Sun Belt regions often see steady population growth which can drive healthy rent appreciation.

Now he has one under his belt he can go out and use that framework to do the next one and the next.