My preference was to stay away from Snow and invest in warmer weather market but some investors prefer a 2 hour drive rather than a 2 hour flight..

Hey BP,I spent a good amount of time driving neighborhoods in San Antonio for buy/hold investments following several suggestions and found many neighborhoods that I really liked.

Not an expert in that niche at all, but I'd suggest driving for dollars in the various parks and then marketing specifically to the distressed mobile homes (postcards, texts, cold calling, etc). 

The next step is going to be actually visiting the towns, driving & walking around and getting a sense for things on the ground.

I might be able to find some in Springfield, but that's a 75 mile drive - one way.

Is anyone interested in meeting up as I am always trying to expand my RE Network to surround myself with like minded individuals physically closer to where I live

Maybe not..It's about a miles drive from the school.

Are there any  investors looking to invest in pre-foreclosure in the Sacramento and surrounding counties. 

Transfer tax is also higher in Wilkes-Barre and Scranton then it is in the surrounding areas so take that into account when buying. 

I'm looking to 1031 my CA house, re-leverage, and invest elsewhere, and I've identified Charlotte/Raleigh/surrounding areas as really interesting.I'll be looking to purchase an apartment building/complex.