There are deals on the MLS too but you've got to look deeply most kinda suckStep 5: Can run concurrently with Step 4 but build your network get to local meetups talk to people who are actually doing deals or maybe just a couple steps ahead, pick up as much info as you can, perhaps offer to work for free doing the tasks they need done in exchange for education but dont give a half hearted effort.

I would for sure checkout the zip codes 45439 and 45409 based on my preliminary look if you want to be in the heart of the city but don't discount the suburbs especially if you are looking to invest in SFH. 

Newbies always have these great ideas that sound so cool on paper but get in and have a change of heart very quick. 

start off with picture of the wife and kiddos and the reason why.. tug at the heart strings as everyone wants to spend more time with the kiddos . then it just progress's from there its a well honed presentation. 

It has been absolutely heart-wrenching to watch what has happened to the business I built over 15+ years.

And that they have your best interest at heart.

You first need to decide if you have the heart to truly help seniors.

Your heart will pump, your brain will scream, "Please do this option!"

Think I'll shop the concept around to some CLs.I'm guessing, and this is just a guess, that the rents were mostly set years ago and that the owner hasn't had the heart to raise them.

In my experience working with first time out of state investors, success is determined by confidence in understanding the areas they investing in and trusting that the professionals have their best interest at heart.