Long Distance Investing in Dauphin County (Harrisburg)

[Shashy B.]

Hi,

I'm NJ/NY-based and I plan to explore the Harrisburg-area market this week. I've been hesitant to invest long-distance but thought I'd give the HBG market a try as I have a couple people there who can be my boots on the ground.

While I'm in HBG, I'll drive the neighborhoods, meet with a few people, and view properties but I thought I'd also reach out to the BP community to see whether you can offer any insight. Do you have any recommendations on where (not) to invest, ie improving/declining neighborhoods? I'm looking to buy and hold SFR and multi-families in the ~$15-40K/unit range. I have a general idea of what (high crime) areas I want to avoid. Also, have you found HBG to be landlord (vs tenant) friendly? Feel free to offer any other info you think may be useful!

Thank you in advance for your help!

Shashy