I will watch the video today and continue with my mailings.I did as mentioned purchase a list, do you suggest or recommend a mailing company thats effectivelt low on cost but allows you to upload the excel spreadsheet of mailing addresses?

That, or I'm wrong and people and businesses will leave these cities, and they will decay relative to inflation.On the opposite perspective from a personal standpoint, many of my well-educated peers with high paying jobs and excellent career prospects are moving into town earning incomes in the $60-$100K range.

Excellent way to keep the cash inside your business.

Besides BiggerPockets, this is an excellent way to network with like minded folks. 

KarenaSome houses are excellent long-term Investments.

In addition, the National Apartment Association offers an excellent online introductory course for the Independent Rental Owner Professional (IROP) credential that I'd highly recommend as another first step. 

Excellent job actually taking action, that's first and most important step!

Chris Purcell of course already knows this, but this is probably the main rationale behind his excellent advice.

@Ron Dayley  excellent point..

BP is an excellent way to have questions answered and gain knowledge.