I plan on getting into the flip game much once I establish a few rentals that cash flow.

Watch Clint Coon (Anderson Business Advisors out of Nevada).  

I was of course intrigued by this process and soon realized that this was called wholesaling.  10 years later I have established my own business doing this.  

Ridgley's Delight is a well establish area with value that is likely to keep it's value or appreciate.

Establishing a personal relationship with them is most important.

I use Derrick Scott with IMG advisors in Tulsa.  

This strategy involves a series of trade-offs and should be discussed relative to your specific personal financial situation with your licensed tax or financial advisor.

Once you have your goals established, then creating investing criteria to support those goals is much easier and drives confidence.

Build a team that is familiar not only with the area but also with the type of property you are purchasing - location, unit count/mix, rents etc...These folks will be your boots on the ground and become trusted advisors.

Any investment advisor will tell you this is not a good investment.