Chuo line is very long, but if it were a "good" station, you could most definitely find someone who would want to live there.I actually think that the lower end, affordable housing market near central Tokyo has strong demand because of the economics and lifestyle here.But I would make sure the math works right from the start.

To achieve this, you need passive income that meets three requirements:Rents outpace inflation: If rents do not outpace inflation, no matter how many properties you own, you cannot achieve financial freedom because inflation is continuously eroding purchasing power.Income persistence: Financial freedom requires that your income lasts throughout your life.Income reliability: The rental income must continue, even in bad economic times.

My accountants won't even touch them because its not economical for them (even if billing by the hour) nor their clients.If you want the kid's Roth to grow, consider how to generate earned income for them. 

The town and area has great economic draw for new people.

I was hoping there was an economical way to save the floors and just have them sanded down then stained.

I'm based out of columbus ohio but I'll be down there for a month and considering moving our entire operation down there because of the economics of the state. same reason you are visiting. what size deals are you looking at? 

My recommendation is to choose cities in safe and economically diversified areas with above-average income and population growth.

Economic conditions have changed. 

On the other hand, some disadvantages of investing in Dayton may include economic fluctuations, potential property maintenance issues, and a competitive real estate market.

I'm not sure what you like about Dayton but there are markets that match the economics of Dayton that are just submarkets of columbus. it's a little too far to be considered a part of our market. just my 2 cents.