But right now I'm focusing on trying to find the right spot, that offers what we desire when it comes to living.

There is profit in every industry if you work hard enough and have the desire to attain it.

As far as areas to be aware of, the west side of Lakewood is definitely more desirable and you see it reflected in property/rent pricing. 

The appraisal came in VERY low and I had the comps to prove it.When a VA appraisal comes in low, the appraiser can trigger the Tidewater Rule (aka Reconsideration of Value or ROV), which gives all parties concerned an opportunity to dispute the appraisal.The dispute must be based on facts, like incomplete or inaccurate data contained in the appraisal and comps that support the desired price.I was recently able to save two transactions totaling over $800K in sales by getting a VA appraisal raised by $15,000.  

None of our investors have ANY desire to manage crews, do acquisitions, or manage tenants.  

If you are going to focus on low income flips, concentrate more on the more desirable sections instead of the war zones.  

I have enjoyed it, but I have very little desire to work a 9am-5pm job in the corporate world.

@Doug PetersProperties in Hamilton County are always desirable to both investors and owner occupants.

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Perhaps if you are in a more rural setting they are desirable, but in the metros and suburbs, its more for tenants to take care of (or for you to take care of if you have responsibility or during vacancy).