When you have a property in an area with low demand and demographic challenges (low credit scores, low income), you've got to get all the other details right.

Accountants are in such demand, that the best are not even accepting clients half the time.The other problem I see often with accountants on here is that they specialize in larger investors, and have really high prices when you as a smaller investor do not need all the bells and whistles.Another thing I see is folks thinking they need to have a tax professional in their state.

Your last sentence is making me re-think how I should approach my next seller.

There is a huge demand for long term rentals.

As Jessie mentioned you should try wholesaling to build up the cash for your first investment property.Always ask for seller financing and this might be something you could keep for yourself as a rental.

The listing agent SHOULD tell the seller to make sure appliances, mechanical systems etc are accessible upon walkthrough/inspection day.

Is it a relatively stable market to rent out and is there rental demand?

So, I am guessing they are not very popular with investors or the demand for rentals is not that high?

If the seller thinks the rentals are worth more the seller can keep the homes and pay you pad rent and keep the difference. 

Accountants are in such demand, that the best are not even accepting clients half the time.The other problem I see often with accountants on here is that they specialize in larger investors, and have really high prices when you as a smaller investor do not need all the bells and whistles.Another thing I see is folks thinking they need to have a tax professional in their state.