In California, for example, I can search a date range for all recorded NOD's.

(Just my opinion) We contact ifunding too, but due to the costs of funding a new build in California were asked if we could do a deal in the $300k range.

Hey @Christopher Hydrick I'm not in the Miami market, but I can at least offer a bump on your thread and also recommend checking out http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet to find local investors in that market (though, you'll have to have a Pro membership to search other markets and a wider range, fyi.)  

I invest in Chicago - in the Urban A/B neighborhoods near transit and in the $300k range.  

@Dick Rosen the rent rate calculation is intended to give you a rough range to offer on rental properties based on a % of the 2% rule.

You will have the full range of IRS allowed assets from stocks to real estate to choose from.Contact several vendors and see what they have to say.  

I am just now narrowing down but from what I can tell there are decent neighborhood with low to moderate crime in the $30-60k range so that's my focus in Columbus. 

If you have a range of ARV numbers, use the lower end of the range.  

I think you're missing a real sweet spot and that's the mid $50K-mid $60K range.

@Wayne Brooks Thanks, my main question though is if I see a house in Montana for instance and its at the price range I want, can I living here in Washington get preapproved for a FHA Loan and a 203k if the house warrants it to purchase a house while I am here, or do I need to move to Montana?