There are numerous online crowdfunding sites that would be worth looking at for fix and flips.I can't speak for their returns or security, but a few to start looking at are Peerstreet, Fundthatflip, & Patchofland. 

Over this past year, I have listened to numerous podcasts/webinars, read numerous books, and have tried to build my network so I will be prepared when the time comes to invest in my first property.

In some places (particularly urban) people are inundated with calls and they don't want to hear from you.

@Mike Hoherchak Developers build for numerous reasons.

I'm an agent specializing in working with investors and we go through numerous places and almost always end up in a bidding war or just a multiple offer situation where the seller chooses someone else over us.

I have used my VA benefits numerous times.

I looked into why this is and it boils down to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission being staffed by ex employees and board members of Indiana Power and Light, Citizens Gas and other utility providers, and over time the commission has approved numerous small rate hikes for “minimum cost of utilities.”  

The idea of urban pioneering works very, very well if you are right.

I've seen numerous sources stating OKC's consistent population growth! 

Ohio is rather diverse so depending on the type of product you are looking at, you can find deals in numerous places