We concentrate on Class c homes in a hot small town market.  

Is it in Milwaukee or some smaller town?

That's why wholesaling seems like a better option, but it seems most investors don't want to mess with the rougher areas of town.

I don't know how much longer it will stay like this - but it is an old blue collar town - very close to downtown Portland, but on the east side (Downtown is on the West side).  

Columbus is a great town with a nice economy, and rents are pretty tight in columbus for C and above. 

I live in a small town and bring my kids to do title searches, deal with the town, talk to the assessor, an drive-bys on properties, but I would never ever take my kids, especially the baby, to meet with clients.

Hi Stephen,Sorry for the late reply.I currently have a SFR in Plymouth that I rent (former primary residence), but am looking to branch out to other towns nearby (Laconia, Franklin, Concord, Manchester).Id be interested in talking with other local investors and sharing leads and tips!

That being said...there aren't going to be rent decreases in Highland Town, Cherry, or Congress Park or in up and coming neighborhoods like Berkeley.

I showed the condo to a few people who pass my pre-screening questionnaire. 1) A couple + a dog who move from the next town want the condo starting on July 1.

The best deals are the ones you find/create yourself, but that means you have to put the time and work in to find/create them.Start with the neighborhoods around your house - do "driving for dollars" looking for vacant or derelict properties and send a letter or postcard to the owners offering to buy (to find the owners use RIPropInfo.com and the Assessor link for the town, then look the property up).