Minneapolis Near North neighborhood

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Do any of you Minnesotans have investment experience in the Near North, Jordan, Hawthorne, Willard-Hay, Folwell, etc. area of Minneapolis. Crime is high so prices are obviously favorable. I am trying to find my first rental property and wonder if anyone has any horror/success stories to share. I am guessing most will suggest staying away from this area, just curious if anyone has ventured that way.

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I am originally from Texas and have access to private money down there but they are not comfortable with their money being invested up here yet, since I havent actually done a deal in MN. I am looking at investing down in Texas more and more thinking that area may be more "friendly" to starting out. The long distance sure makes it tough though.

Any suggestions on what direction I should look? How have you found your rentals so far?