Jacksonville has diverse neighborhoods, so understanding which areas align with your goals is key.

I am also open to considering opportunities in the Riverside / Five Points neighborhood, or San Marco, in Jax.Ideally, I would like to find a livable property with 3+ beds / 2.5+ baths, make use of FHA to purchase, and rent out 2+ rooms while renovating into separate, complete units.

Based on a quick look, houses are cheap there, pick one that is crappy and in the best neighborhood.  

we have investors who are trying to decide between long term rentals on new builds and short term rentals on new builds in midwest markets in urban adjacent core neighborhoods. how are yours performing?

The older neighborhoods in the urban core of Columbus have all of that, so I'd be surprised if other parts of town actually do better solely because the construction is newer?

If you're looking to invest in real estate in Oklahoma, there are plenty of great neighborhoods to consider.

What's your recommendation for appreciating neighborhoods in Birmingham?

So, if you fail to apply the correct assumptions to a property, your expectations won’t be met and it may even be a financial disaster.We use the following to rank Property Classes, in order of importance:Property Tenant Pool: closely linked to location, but not always.Property Location: closely linked to tenant pool, but not always.Property Condition & Amenities: it’s important to, “Maintain to the Neighborhood.”Key metrics for each Property Class:Class A Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 680+, no convictions/evictions in last 7 years.

The neighborhoods between Park Circle and Hanahan will likely do well long term as well. 

-Identify some neighborhoods you'd like to live in.