Areas in STL to invest

[Krystan Menz]

New to investing out of state and looking for help on where to start, we have been looking hard at STL.  

What areas would you suggest staying away from?

What areas are on the up and coming?

We were exploring the North Point area and considering long-term renting.

Any and all insight would be helpful! 

thanks 

[Jaycee Greene]

Quote from @Krystan Menz:

@Jaycee Greene be completely honest, I am just starting the process and gathering information.  Don't know a lot about S8 housing other than that it's GOVT-assisted.  Our goal is to have a portfolio mix of cash flow and appreciating assets. Also looking in Memphis and KC, along with our home area (Maine).  But inventory and prices here are ridiculous.  

@Krystan Menz I kinda figured that. I don't know Memphis well, but I have several clients that invest in KC. In STL and KC (among other markets), finding SFRs that work that aren't S8 or heavy value add can VERY difficult.