I would encourage you to look at the midwest.

Its all negotiable.I would highly recommend that you find the operator first and then acquire the house.There is a lot to know so I encourage you to get trained before you jump in as a landlord, investor or an owner'operator.Gene

The REIA that normally is at 3rd space here in the Springs usually has a handful of Pueblo investors, so I'd encourage you to come visit sometime after all of this. 

If not, then I would encourage you to notify the other owners in the building to attend the meetings that way they can see for themselves just how poor the management is.

If not, I highly encourage you to do so.

If somebody is currently unemployed, I would encourage them to stay wherever they are.

Hello Jonathan, I agree with everyone else, price is generally the issue, but I would also encourage you to research all the homes sold within the area for the number of days your homes been on the market (expand your radius by at least 10-15 miles) so that you have a firm understanding of the types of homes sold in comparison to your home. 

Annette Seaborn in Los Gatos was key in encouraging us to hold / rent rather than sell.

@Benjamin Branson I would be careful in one area, you don't want to encourage the current owner to go out and sign new long term leases.

We met a lot of great people on Bigger Pockets along this journey, and they have been very helpful in answering my questions, giving me advice, sharing contacts and other useful information, and providing me with encouragement and moral support.