I've noticed that the lower-priced properties that have a bit more cash flow are in the Central Valley, but that's a unique place with unique demographics & agriculture-based economics that deserves a post on its own.

The Q1 quality rated construction is defined as follows:Dwellings with this quality rating are usually unique structures that are individually designed by an architect for a specified use.

@Larry Russell I would look for smaller regional banks or credit unions for better seasoning expectations. 

However Baltimore is the only city in the top 25 markets where the rental rate of return is over 20%Baltimore has one of the most stable economies in the United States, median household income averages $70,000 which ranks #4 in the U.S.Baltimore’s millenial population has grown 16% in the last 5 yearsBaltimore has over 1,000 miles of natural shoreline making it one of the most beautiful places to liveBaltimore gets over 2,000 hours of sunshine a year, rivalling Florida as the “sunshine state”Over 2.7 million people reside in the region making it the 20th largest metro in the countryHigh opportunity and relatively low home prices make Baltimore one of the hottest Real Estate markets in the nationProperties can be purchased in the $70 - $85K range and rents range from $1300 - $1600 a month for 3 - 4 bedroom homes.

I am an investor in the Michigan region but based in Melbourne AU. 

You need unique leads for the resulting deals to be worth anything to a middleman wholesaler.

Hello All,My name is Brian and I am a Licensed Real Estate Agent in the Capitol Region,  upstate NY.

Without using one of those GCs you will get smoked cause its a very unique process.

The second largest employer is the hospital system as Fort Drum does not have a hospital or school system on post (which makes it somewhat unique) and is closely tied into the entire region.

Also, its important to take these economics from a region to region perspective.