I look forward to interacting with the BP community and eventually taking the plunge! 

Most folks in the region, just get in on the cheapest thing and hold on for appreciation but you can add equity as you stated quicker if you can add value/size/income etc .Shoot me a DM and we can chat. happy to give you any input you seek, its fun to have more investors out here in the "sticks".

Care to chat further about your specific interests?

I'll reach out soon to chat!

2) Every time I call about my property, I never get the same person, nor do they pull my file while we are chatting to see what was on the email or emails to between the company and us.

I look forward to interacting and sharing knowledge and experiences with everyone

You may want to chat with some property managers in Pocatello - I am not familiar with the rental market there.

Once the auction is done start chatting with all the people around and have your little folder in hand.Just a thought and Good Luck!

Hello BiggerPockets,I want to get started investing in Buffalo, NY and I want to know if anybody on here works in the area and is willing to chat with me so I can get some insight on the conditions of the market in Buffalo.

I realize you have a realtor already but if you  ever get into the Zanesville market I would be glad to help.Great chatting with you.