I have already found a couple homes I am interested in that meet my requirements.

And that's because when you buy a $300k property that's appreciating at 7% per year, 3 years from now it will be worth $67k more and that makes $100-200 per month cash flow look like mince-meat.My best advice would be to find a property where the numbers work for you first, and then decide if the neighborhood meets your criteria, not vice versa.

You can go to local Real Estate Investor meet ups in your area as that is where some wholesalers hang around.

“Five years from today, you will be the same person that you are today, except for the books you read and the people you meet.”So remember, surround yourself with good books and people. 

Hello all,Is anyone familiar with the REI meeting location in Cleveland, Oh?

I look forward to meeting some new people, making some new friends and taking my real estate adventures to a whole new level. 

So nice to meet you all!  

Finally, meet the GC for a quick lunch or coffee and listen to what your gut says.

Being up to date on everything coming on the market that is an investment candidate puts me in a great position to get deals that meet my criteria, as well as keep an eye out for properties that may meet other investors buying criteria. 

I'm actually looking to meet some wholesalers and others sometime soon to discuss possibilities