There are different types of investors many who dont mind war zones.

There are numerous CRM's which are used inside and outside of REI with a lot of helpful youtube videos and how to guides to get you started.

I reiterate that numerous times when lease signing.  

This side of the street can be awesome, then you cross the road and it is a war zone.

IMHO - I would much rather have two simple post war built homes that cost me under $60k [after full rehab] and rent for $800 than one double that cost the same $60k and rents for $1100...Once I started working with out of State investors on a regular basis and almost always seeing them buying the SFH product, I realized that they had at least 2 good exit plans.  

Does anyone have a hard and fast definition of what a war zone is?  

Prices, investors, and bidding wars are all out in full force come spring time...

I'm looking to gather any info/war stories I can before proceeding further on potential prospects.Thanks!

When "buying" on lease optionIf you are assigning a lease option, make sure it is A B areas with good schools and low maintenance, Not C D areas (war zones). 

After reading numerous blogs and forums, we realize that everyone feels it's best to get started as soon as possible!