The issue I generally find is most new investors don't have enough deal flow that they tend to try and make prospective seller a "deal."  

More cost in fixing up a home/building + the purchase price which effects my cash flow.

As for my thoughts on it, I'm not a fan of investing in something that isn't going to cash flow, but if you have really good reason to think it will gentrify, it may make sense.

I have one rental property in Gilbert that was my first house here that is cash flowing nicely.

Curious to hear responses on this, as it is a question I am debating too, before beginning to invest in the Columbus area.A nice rule of thumb I heard is that worse areas tend to have better cash flow potential but lower appreciation potential. 

I currently only have Class A properties with zero tenant or property issues however I’m thinking about going with this property class to increase my overall portfolio cash flow.

simple cash flow properties that will provide some level of profit after all expenses are considered

Still got a decent amount of debt to pay back but I am cash flowing pretty decently right now.  

I've listened to Matt Theriault's podcasts, which I believe are enormously helpful.It was his podcasts that steered me to looking into wholesale real estate, as the no money down/connecting sellers with buyers, concept is attractive.I currently own a contracting business, which as of late has lost its appeal.I know the construction business well and have lived through a pletherea of learned experiences.Not that I'm bored with construction, I'm wanting a seemingly more fluid cash flow business.What I've learned, and frankly want BP's thoughts, is that I'm looking for distressed property or owners as potential sellers.I want to connect those types of opportunities with buyers, who either don't have or want to take the time to find the properties I'm willing to do the work to find.Based on my reading of BP's UBG, understanding what buyers want should be the first step, versus finding sellers and then buyers.And, that a great resource could be county records of cash buyers and that that step would provide potential buyers.Question:Has this approach worked for you?

I am trying to figure out a system or flow of how to invest.