Crime mapping reports crimes and people deserve to know when an area is unsafe. 

During these months, people are less likely to move due to the holidays, colder weather, and the school year.

You’re missing out on tens of millions of people who visit these sites daily.

No, it isn't poverty of the pocket book that limits people, it's poverty of belief that they can become someone.

You will build all the relationships you need if you go to add value and talk to people and learn.

I lived in Saint Louis for most of my 20s (and grew up in the general area), but even after being gone for over 10 years, I wouldn't trust my ability to pick locations outside of the no brainer A-B areas.I hit my FI number and have left my "golden cuffs"; I don't know your situation, but I what I can probably promise you is that it is going to take longer and be more difficult than you expect. 

But you hit the jackpot. 

Unfortunately you are going to get different answers from different people, especially from Realtors trying to solicit business in their market.What I have been noticing is that even in landlord friendly markets, prices are high.

The proximity to lake Tahoe and Ski areas combined with tech companies like Tesla in the area there is a stream of people that come to the area.

I agree with this answer, people always forget about the material participation requirement that goes in tandem with REP status.