We are conservative investors since we will be out of the country eventually.- These total 10 duplexes should bring in 30K gross rent per month and cash-flow about ~3-4K/month.We don't plan to use any of the cash-flow for personal expenses and after keeping sufficient reserves, we will funnel the cash-flow to pay-off existing properties.

On paper, our municipality looks more dangerous, but if you spent 10 minutes on the ground you would realize the reverse is true.Some parts of the country basically have a "catch and release" program for criminal behavior. 

Want to stay in the middle of the country – not too far north or south.

Both across the country and in different asset classes so that the information is applicable to many people.

Beyond adding to the appreciation our housing stock is a majority crappy and old so expectations are lower than other parts of the country in what they expect for their money.

Rochester has a lot more in common with Buffalo than, say, Troy or the Hudson Valley.If we're getting that specific, there are a few more areas to consider.AdirondaksNorth Country - Watertown, Potsdam, etc.Long Island (very different than NYC)The Finger LakesWith that many regions, I think it's better to just use city names rather than regions.

Berkadia is the #1 Freddie Mac and #2 Fannie Mae multifamily lender in the country - reach out if you need a quote.  

I have purchase properties in Texas with foundation problems that would make people run in fear in other parts of the country. 

Once they find out I'm not in the country, they seemingly lose all interest.

I’ve also thought about self storage and in many places in the country you can get into a facility for $250K.