@Vinny Cristenson It sounds like your approach is pretty simple1- define a radius around where you live and answer the question "are there any deals here I'm comfortable with"2- if yes, implement the plan and stay local; if no, start your market research and go OOSThere are opportunities in every Midwest market...and you will find highly qualified agents in all of these markets...you just need to start building a team you can depend on. 

You don’t want or need this impending disaster.Once repairs are done they, and anyone else can apply for, and be screened as a possible resident based on your well defined and legal rental qualifications criteria.

Define both daily goals and larger goals.

Define what is a good deal to you? 

Strassberger One of the most defining cases on this issue is Easton v.

As I understand it, syndications fall under much stricter guidelines as defined by the FTC and SEC.

I would first define what class of property and neighborhood you are comfortable with.

The one my PM uses defines it by task not by dollar amount, (e.g., changing light bulbs, filters and batteries).

Supply and demand is actually like musical chairs - the game is defined by how many chairs you have and how many people.

@Victoria Knutson start by defining your primary goal and then quantifying it.