I have some strict criteria for my properties, one of which is at least $200 per unit in cash flow.I've spoke with a couple other investors, and thought I'd toss it to the group, and any advice would be greatly appreciated. 

Can you all suggest couple of good areas for Rental market.Thanks in advance.

I went through a couple of threads regarding the topic. 

Recently I've read a couple Bigger Pockets books.

I have a couple contractors in surrounding towns I've been in contact with over the years but I'm still determining weather or not they operate in Kalamazoo.Any and all insight is appreciated. 

I've been researching for about a year and have been trying to find the best way to get started, I recently spoke with an investor that has a couple vacant houses that he leaves just sitting because he doesn't want to increase his income into the next tax bracket.

A couple generations ago, people had to save for years to have a down payment. 

Have a couple of properties in a ash flow market can be detrimental as the swings are drastic. 

Are you prepared for that if it happens in the first couple months?

I've tried all of those things so far, and I've sent a few letters to a couple different addresses.