Things will pop-up that you don't expect and sometimes it's comforting to know that your "mistake" is only affecting a relatively "inexpensive" SFH and one tenant vs an "expensive" multi-unit with multiple tenants. 

There are about 50+ properties that popped up on my pre-foreclosure list during COVID. 

I don't think he's on BP but try a google search and he'll pop up.  

A free webinar on meetup popped on my google search.

Every property I've ever bought has had a property tax pop the year after I purchased it.

The average single family landlord has just over 1 house, which means that most rentals are owned by mom and pops all over the country. 

Find the micro-markets within those huge markets that match your criteria for a good deal, then camp out in that micro-market(s) until one of those deals pops up...then jump on it. 

The city of Corning is definitely considered to be more upscale than Elmira (pop 30k) and the surrounding rural communities.

Multi-units are hard to come by but they pop up from time to time.

This guy has a very accessible, common sense approach to vetting syndications (in case you aren't already familiar):https://www.therealestatecrowd...He would tell you that to prioritize and heavily scrutinize sponsor quality and deal structure before you even begin "popping" their pro forma.