Now, granted, this is going back more than 40 years ago so there have surely been changes - BUT, much has not changed (my father still lives in the Poconos during the warm season).

Murchison Rd and the area surrounding Fayetteville State University tend be avoided by most, but I have found success even in those areas.

Thank you for the response and for the warm welcome to the BP community!

On top of that, you have one of the biggest and best universities in the world here with Ohio State University.

Hopefully things will improve when the new Universal Studios park opens up.

Cities with universities or hospitals tend to have consistent rental demand.

I remember times when people would leave food on our steps for us when we got home from church or times in the winter that someone was kind enough to make sure we had snow boots and warm jackets.

Are there universities, hospitals, large business districts in your desired markets? 

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I have a single family home property near a university being renovated The current plan is a 5 bedroom 2 bath catered to students .