If your goals are long-term - this market will offer a ton of appreciation and steady renter demand.

Listen for any noise issues and research the rental demand in the neighborhood.

Rents seem high and in demand as well.

Neighborhoods near major employers like the AFB often provide reliable rental demand, which is a great foundation for a long-term hold strategy. 

@Derek SoohooIf you're looking to invest in multifamily properties in Chicago, start by researching different neighborhoods to understand rental demand, property values, and landlord regulations.

Focus on areas like Mesa, Tempe, and Central/West Phoenix for the best balance of affordability and rental demand.

Southern Maine is a great market for long-term rentals, with strong demand in many areas.

the midwest has lower price points than other areas of the US, sure, but it also comes with its own challenges - for example, very old housing stock, lots of deferred maintenance, and tremendous demand for the best properties."

This area has a lot of demand in that price range without doing section 8.

Focus on high-demand rental areas (suburbs for multifamily, tourist/business hubs for STRs) and consider scaling with the BRRRR method to build passive income.