How can we narrow down a search according to a geographical area?  

It is very working class so there are a ton of B and C class neighborhoods.

Usually people have very limited options and are asking where to start, but it can be just as challenging to have a lot of options and to try to narrow it down.

Knowing what you are needed an income property to do inside your portfolio will help you narrow down what initial steps make the most sense for you. 3) New construction can have rate buy downs paid for by the builder and new construction comes with a lower repair and cap ex cost the first 10 years (usually). $450k is a big number when only $2500 in rent is coming in the door.

Thinking about your target spend (purchase + rehab) can help me narrow down potential markets to suggest.

Narrow down the states, then the cities based off the criteria you want to invest in.

I would advise narrowing down a market and contacting an investor friendly agent in that market who already has a system and team in place. 

Maybe they are experiential learners and this will help them get on the straight and narrow. 

Try to narrow it down to your top 3-4.

If you're working with a good house-hacking agent, and you know what you want to spend, together you should be able to quickly narrow down to areas that work and home styles.