If you have a REIA in your area, the real wholesalers will be there.

The majority of 1-4 MF are in super expensive areas like Montrose, less desirable areas outside of town, or new developments which haven't proven their long term attraction. 

@Christopher Tinelli when I first read the title, I thought YOU are a PMC and your BP profile seems to confirm this.Unfortunately, most of the responders seem to be answering as if you bought the property.Recommend checking out NARPM, there are a lot of student housing PMCs there.Here's what I can think ofPMA: you'll want to have a charge for periodic walk-thrus, like almost monthly.

Good points all around — that area can definitely be its own market.

Speaking of which, I used to recommend my lawyers to people on BP but to many have wasted their time so they've asked me to stop unless there is a clear intent to invest in their area.

I host meetups in the Houston area. 

Comps in the area are $225K - $240The rent comps are $1700 - $2050  there is new construction in the adjoining neighborhood which probably affects the rents.The Wrap term with the seller is 10 yearsMy payment to the seller is equal to the mortgage loan payment. 

If the renters are from the area , they are probably use to that arrangement 

Louis Metro area - areas to avoid, areas to look, areas with up and coming markets, and any other tips locals could lend to a newcomer.

Quote from @Brandon Lee: Curious if anyone here is currently working on flips or buy-and-holds around Ohio or nearby states.Always open to learning from local investors and seeing what’s working in your markets.If you’re active in that area, let’s connect here in the comments 👇 I am doing buy and holds here in Columbus, Ohio