... 1%   Blasting out texts for 1 cent each seems cost effective, despite the stigma.  

I'm interested to know if there are areas on the South Side or South Suburbs where the BRRRR strategy would be effective? 

A single family home priced at that level won’t get close to cash flowing in Spokane.Not trying to shoot down your idea, just playing devil’s advocate.

I just bought my first property which is a turkey property, but I want to know if that is the most effective strategy given my situation.

These are big ticket item that effect the price. 

I'm uncertain how much that new position makes or if I'll get it but I feel that I've got a good chance because I've been approached by several of my managers and someone in that department saying I need to apply for it.I say that not to brag but to provide context because the extra W2 income will have an effect on these calculations if there are transaction fees and or if the 8% is before or after taxes because it will increase the amount of money I save each month.Ross Gleason

Hasn't effected the Midwest yet.

I have to imagine that uncertainty with the OPEC+ fallout and corona virus dynamic duo will continue to have negative effects short term. 

ESRI has locked me out, but here is a link to City-Data which is just as effective.

I am playing a bit of devils advocate here, to make sure you're tight on your numbers, and different folks have different views, just offering you mine.