I'm more concerned with having steady cash flow with as least amount of headaches as possible (even if that means it will be a smaller cash flow amount) so therefore I'm trying to stay away from city properties.

Slow and steady with solid cash flow and avoid giving cash away to the lender every month.

Great blue collar towns with steady employment.It's listed for 20k.

Cash Flow, Appreciation, Growth, Steady Returns? 

By purchasing a property in the city and renting it out, investors can generate ongoing rental income that can help to cover the cost of the property and even provide a steady stream of profit over time.

The prices are rising at a steady pace.However, I am not sure if there would be enough people wanting to rent in this area.

We had to honour in places lease rates and expiries with a one year lease but you don't so decide do I want to raise the rent and take a chance on vacancies or do I want steady income. 

So I get top rent (typically $200-300/mo higher than competition) when they first move in and then keep it steady until they leave and I raise it at that point. 

Given your full-time job, you might want to focus on properties that require minimal attention and provide a steady income, ensuring you can avoid undue stress from unforeseen issues.

Im located in Phoenix,az and here prices are steady and did not drop at all.