One of your major obstacles here may be your level of MF experience.

Then they'll leave during the summer when you can get plenty of demand anyway.Also, like you said, check with realtors, and check online for insurance relocation companies.

A lot of people here (I'd posit the majority) are looking for "Cash-flow to replace a W2!"  

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If i had to pick it would be under 2M$.Im looking to get properties at a discount to rehab and increase their value.Any other major details i should specify?

Majority of the deals are buy & hold with some flipping involved.

The stats online show household income of 38k, lower crime, and low vacancy but rents seem lower in this area.

I am not suggesting to buy a home around several vacant houses unless you are going to buy the whole block and change the neighborhood, but buy on the fringe (corner lot maybe or by a major street or highway).

@Michael Biggs I just drove there today and there is still water in the majority of the streets.  

I've been a member for awhile but I'm looking to become more active online and with investing.