Hey Teos,From what I've been able to gather (and this is a VERY small list), you can either look for a wholesaler in your area (2 hit my up within hours of posting but I'm in a big metroplex), looking for other established investors in your area and asking them if they have any contacts or leads, talking to real estate agents/brokers and they may know wholesalers in the area.Or you can take the hands on, probably slower, approach of getting business cards made, post cards made, purchasing a mailing list from online targeting the demographic you're looking for, and then mailing them out and reading up on the site for more info.You could also walk around and look for places in need of repair, see if someone is home or if it's vacant and then running down the owner and asking them about it.I've not done any of these but network with a couple of wholesalers so I don't know the benefits and speed of each, but they are some ideas.Since you're also a pro member, do a member search for others in your area. 

I'm a buy and hold gal, recently medically retired from the Army. 

Medical office tenant rep broker.Check with SIOR.com 

I explained to her that we did not have the funds to purchase the house, and that my wife would be completing medical school at the end of the year.

HELOCs often close a LOT slower than the conventional 30YF stuff.

That has helped bring a lot of technology and medical based jobs to the area and also some good amenities like google fiber.

So I find a cute town home that around my house in Lehi would sell for around $230,000 right now and it listed for only $79,000. its newer built in 2007 and looks great so I drive by it one day when I am working in vernal with a medical sales rep.

Unfortunately, when you say "comfort" pets, you are likely talking about service or emotional support animals, and you are already required to allow them without any additional pet deposit or pet fee as they are considered medically necessary,  like a ramp for a wheelchair must be accommodated. 

Might be able to find better deals also since most retail buyers aren't looking to move during the Holidays so in my opinion right now is one of the better times to try and secure some deals while the market is slower.

Rents are low overall, but there's lots of opportunity because of the proximity to KU Medical.