I have lived in several 3rd world countries that looked like a fine kingdom by comparison.

We are fortunate to have @Brandon Turner  in our own backyard.

Although you will want to have an idea as to who you will sell your contract (property) to, it's a seller's market in most of the country.

Many other parts of the country have properties around 10k as well but I'm not sure how much they would rent for.

I have used THS for reviewing my lease and discussing various questions, but, fortunately, not an actual eviction.  

The author believes that our country's water policy dating back to 1940's is all based on an above-average amount of rainfall over the previous 100 years of record keeping.

What sources are you using to find high rent to value markets across the country?

But after doing a lot of research on investment opportunities in other parts of the country, I decided that the positives far outweighed the negatives.

I usually say something like the following. " Mr/Mrs seller, I work with a network of cash buyers from all around the country. 

We have 7-days from the time a Tenant vacates to notify the Rentalsman whether we will be filing a claim against their security deposit  - fortunately you can later file an amendment to update the claim.Here we can charge the tenant for any repairs above normal wear and tear for the length of the tenancy (or since an item, such as a new floor, was put into service during the tenancy).