In no particular order I have listed some of the most popular markets for out of state investorsCleveland, OhioDayton, OhioToledo, OhioYoungstown, OhioCincinnati, OhioMemphis, TennesseeBirmingham, AlabamaHuntsville, AlabamaKansas City, MissouriSaint Louis, MissouriIndianapolis, IndianaDetroit, MichiganErie, PennsylvaniaLouisville, KentuckyMilwaukee, WisconsinJackson, MississippiEach of these markets is popular with turnkey investors because of the low barrier to entry, high rental demand & high rent to price ratio.

In the short term, yes.Medium term, prices for "high end but entry level" homes are always sticky about that purchase price which results in loan amounts right at the limit. 

So "A" houses are always going to have a higher entry price point and a lower rental return.  

But I just feel like there’s always a barrier to entry in the market when you base a good purchase on your down payment.

Worcester This is based on the infrastructure of the inventory of Cashflow investing with Multifamilies.The prominence of 3-6 unit multi families on record in these cities is higher than any other city in the state.Also the low entry costs are a major player.Although New Bedford has the LOWEST entry coast and Worcester has the HIGHEST entry cost.Fall River is ranked first because it has a larger propensity for 3,6 unit buildings while the other 2 cities are primarily 2 families though New Bedford is a close second with it's nearly 600 (6) family structures.The right question to ask when choosing your city to invest in is:"Does building the marketing and management systems make sense to be in this citt for the long term"

You are correct the price of entry is more expensive than many other markets but the front range market is pretty stable and there is a high demand for single-family rental properties. 

When I was a volunteer fire fighter rookie I was trying to gain entry to a steel door house.

Also the barrier to entry is high because as you know properties here are expensive.

If it is legal in your state I would definitely suggest it because it has a low barrier to entry as far as capital goes.

In fact I notice in the newer built homes in my area that the entry floor living area is tiny (forget about family room) and most of the living space is upstairs in the bedrooms so I would assume that families are content to congregate in the kitchen as opposed to a large living room.