I know these areas attract a good amount of people with blue collared jobs which is the type of tenant that I am hoping to obtain. 

I have analyzed (probably over analyzed ) numerous properties using various metrics.

I've been in numerous bidding wars on 3 and 4 unit multi-family properties in Allegheny county, and learned a lot in that time.Due to the recent challenges, and expanding my knowledge, I've opened myself to cities with high growth, sustainability, and median house prices.

There are numerous markets to invest in for real estate as everyone knows.

We have had numerous clients and family purchase investment property, and we would like to get involved ourselves.  

It was noted in one study that the average annual gross rental yield for single-family homes dropped slightly from 8.8 percent to 8.7 percent year-over-year, they still offer attractive returns as compared to other investment opportunities.

I've even sent a list of possible properties in numerous zip codes.

FHA made more sense to me at first (as I planned on living in one unit and renting the others out) but changing to a conventional loan immediately made me a more attractive buyer.

With this logic, it seems she could say that there were numerous damages or missing items from the past that she expects us to pay for - I don't think she's doing that but it still doesn't feel right.

We are also interested in wholesaling and buy and hold; particularly attracted to investing in the DMV but open to other areas.