We're exploring options for our move and looking for advice.  

There is still a value play there which I will explore very soon.

The small town aspect does not scare me as that is the kind of community I prefer to live in and know many others that are the same.As a side note when trying to find tenants, what are the best advertising methods?

I think one issue is whether the recipient has to pay some tax.. kind of like winning money on a game show.will explore that it could very well be.. and I suspect it would be orginary income so depends on their tax bracket but .. who ever ends up with this will figure that part out.

If not, he'll be toast, depending on his methods.

With the BRRR method if you buy right, hit your rehab budget, and maintain adequate operating reserves, you will not run out of capital.  

Hello Kim........I am an auctioneer in Maryland and offer properties for sale using the auction method of marketing.

I am starting to explore multi-unit apartment properties in a state where I have not invested before (Ohio), however I have family there.  

And to answer your question, I know of a lady who specifically works lease options and will PM her info to you if that kind of investing is something you're exploring.

I want to know about getting deals,what are the best methods or programs to get tax liens, probates, foreclosures, etc before they hit the MLS