Want to connect with Dayton, Cincinnati, Indianapolis investors

[Lisa Shows]

Hi everyone, 

I am researching to begin long-distance investing in duplexes or SFHs for long term buy and hold investing. I live in a more expensive market so have been focusing on the mid-west for price. Monthly cash-flow rather than appreciation. My hope would be to buy 5+ doors in one city then likely move to a next.  At this point I am having some trouble narrowing it down to 1-2 cities (which I plan to visit to make my final choice), as cities that seem to have more economic health also seem to be slightly (but maybe not) out of my price range. I am focusing in on Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Dayton at this point.  Is Dayton too much in decline?  Any long-distance or local Dayton investors that can give me some perspective? Any Cincinnati or Indianapolis investors willing to connect and share expertise? 

Thanks!!

Lisa