You can make a fortune in this city if you know what neighborhoods are vibrant communities and which ones give this city its undeserved bad reputation.City neighborhoods: Invest in Ohio City ($1000+ for a 2/1), Tremont ($800/2), downtown ($1500+/2), Little Italy ($900) (but you'll have to marry the owner's daughter to get title to any property there!).

Welcome to BiggerPockets, a place to interact with a vibrant REI group, learn the real estate business and language at near zero cost.

@Chazlon McmorrisWelcome to the vibrant BP community, where you will find like minded individuals committed to REI and also helping others succeed.Your time on this social media site will be well spent.You have taken the 1st step by announcing your readiness and commitment to embark on a REI career.You mentioned an interest in buy and hold with a liking for multifamily units so I added the links below. http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/01/04/how-to-rent-your-house/ (house rental guide)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/07/19/how-to-buy-a-duplex/ (guide to buying a duplex)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/16/how-to-choose-areas-multifamily-deals/ (Choosing multi-family deals)The bottom line is that you must take action to start.Don't get bogged down with analysis paralysis.

Sorry, no Tim Hortons here but the outdoor patio approach to eating is ideal for Canadians wanting to be in the vitality of a vibrant city. 

I've been to your city, and it's a vibrant place! 

In particular, I don't know if the Section 8 community is large and vibrant enough to sustain continous occupancy.  

Vibrant musical sceneEqually vibrant start up sceneQuality infrastructureHospitals, schools, a very large supply of KindergartensFavorable rent control policyHigh security in the streetsQuality public transport and airportsSurprisingly good food sceneComparatively low pollution.

That might come as a surprise to those that don't know Indy, but there's a lot of great things going on that makes Indianapolis a dynamic and vibrant city.Call me to learn more about what makes Indianapolis a great place to invest.

@Chris FordWelcome aboard the vibrant BP community.

@Brandon SmothermanWelcome to the vibrant BP community, where you will find like minded individuals committed to REI and also helping others succeed.You didn't mention a niche of interest, so I added three links below for your reading please and selection.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)Your time on this social media site will be well spent.You have taken the 1st step by announcing your readiness and commitment to embark on a REI career.Whether you pursue, wholesale, rehab & fIip or buy and hold it's up to you to decide.The bottom line is that you must take action to start.