.: Quote from @V.G Jason: Not really a fair question.The reason most people could invest in 2010-2020 was because of that (outlier) environment.

I’m considering amulti-family property in the 76104 zip code of Fort Worth, TX, and I’d love your feedback to help determine if this is a good deal.Property DetailsAsking Price: $169,999 (seller says it’s negotiable).Current Rental Income: $2,400/month (duplex is vacant).Configuration: Combination of duplex and triplex units.Some units are rented at below-market rates.The duplex and need rehab.Historical Income: Seller claims it previously brought in $5,000/month when fully occupied.ConditionBuilt in 1934, so it’s an older property.Some permits were recently pulled (e.g., plumbing, window replacements, and sheetrock repairs), but it still needs work to get the vacant units ready to rent.It’s located in a neighborhood with a higher crime rate but also near major highways and areas with rental demand (e.g., downtown Fort Worth and Texas Christian University).My Goal:I’m focused on cash flow, and this property seems like it could work if I can stabilize it.

That's actually what I did myself when I moved from Portland Oregon to Columbus Ohio (got priced out of my own market)! 

You can probably make decent returns in Akron based on gross income and purchase price.

Last time I checked, the prices did go up.

I originally wanted to buy into a vacation rental market but this last year has been crazy and we seemed to have been priced out.  

That all said, the asking prices are just that, asking prices.

A lot depends on your entry price and instant equity. 

Typically the Midwest if you’re looking for cash flow we like 2% price to rent ratio.

If purchasing new real estate as part of your reinvestment, a cost segregation study can maximize depreciation deductions, offsetting future taxable income.For effective planning, assess how the sale price is allocated between real estate, tangible assets, and goodwill, as this determines the tax treatment.