Why aren't more bigger/experienced investors doing this?

This is huge because more people moving in means increased demand for housing, which is great for rental properties.Low Entry Price Points: The barrier to entry is still quite low compared to other cities, meaning you can get in with a lower capital investment and still have the potential for solid cash flow.

If you're active in the area or have any tips on how to break into the local market, l'd love to connect and learn from you!

You should have a reliable and if YOU search for Youtube video (handyman unlikely to do this) as @Nathan Gesner recommends, you should be able to fix much cheaper.

Demand, quality of tenants, etc.According to my analysis should give a 12% CoC return but this is my first commercial property purchase just like some insight or if I should pursue other forms of commercial real estate. 

If you have any specific questions or want to talk strategy, tips or tricks feel free to email me or reach out.

thanks, EdwardI'm not paying mine off at this moment.

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

This can vary greatly from one city/state to another. 

This would not solve it, what would solve it is density in other areas.