I heard North Tonawanda is good place.

That said, I highly recommend speaking with a local professional in the DFW area to get insights tailored to your specific goals.

If you make them and insulate them good, it will be ok. 

Hey Christopher,Regarding utilities, if they are not on separate meters, I highly encourage implementing RUBS for w/s/t.

Even though interest rates are high, we have a big Mircron plant coming here as part of the CHIPS act so that could boost housing demand in the coming years.I don't know the SYR market, but I did a quick search for duplexes somewhat outside of the city, and found this: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/7300-Lakes....

The good news is that it will still serve as a house hack when we move, as there are multiple units on the property.Our concern is that it is in a high fire prone area.

I am even good with cash flow neutral - have been since I started - and still can't find deals that work in that regard. 

Thanks for your guidance because without it we may have bid too high. 

Phoenix contains a rare combination of elements that have created an outstanding market for distressed property investments, including the following:Cost Savings: Distressed properties are sold below their market value and enable investors to take hold of properties at a trifle compared to traditionally listed properties.Strong Market Fundamentals: Being among the fastest-growing cities in the country, Phoenix ensures a high demand in housing and rentals, hence good potential for resale or income from rentals.Value Creation Opportunities: Most distressed properties need renovations; thus, such situations present opportunities for investors to increase equity by adding value.Population and Economic Growth: Phoenix remains among those cities in the country which are attracting more and more residents and business; therefore, this presents good, long-term appreciation possibilities of property appreciation and income creation.Challenges to ConsiderWhile the rewards can be great, distressed property investment is not without its challenges.

In high barrier markets, rents have gotten stronger but not the double digit growth we had seen, which was an anomaly.