While I've been doing research, I would appreciate a local's hands-on perspective on the state of the market and potential areas to target.

I am not in your market, but since it has been three days with no local feedback I have an idea to share with you.Go to your local court case lookup site and pull the cases for the third week of the month.

I've been trying to connect with local wholesalers to get on their distribution lists, so I'm right at the heart of the action.I'm based in McHenry, IL, and I'm on the lookout for tips on finding like-minded people in the area.

Plus, it is 30 minutes to NAU, so it has a growing population and economy. 

Sam - we are putting a list of local property managers in markets around the country together for exactly this reason. 

I really got to know the niche as a local investor.

Unless, like Bill suggested, there is some kind of local restriction on the property usage that you have been unknowingly violating.

I have a home I bought in AL that's on section 8 right now at a purchase price of 72k (loan 57k) after down payment. local banks it's easier for them to finance it.

Jefferson County has a special statute passed in the late 1930's that protects it, and any other county with a population over 500,000.

. - they have 3 local and 3 out of state long term rentals.- the 3 local need a lot of work, she has been cutting rent due to not having updated flooring, appliances, etc.