I'd like the building to be within 10 minutes walking distance from a Brown Line L stop, ideally in Lake View, North Center, or Ravenswood.

I think most of the students at those two colleges are commuters anyhow.

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Even if they have cash, the management expectations + distance will usually make it more of a hassle unless you are really buying it for you to use and rent out whenever safely.

You're not getting people moving there that can commute to anywhere. 

To live multiple states away and run a string of successful C-class long-distance BRRRRs anywhere in the Rust Belt is practically impossible.

When running numbers, especially on small multis more western markets with direct access to NYC tend to be more favorable from the numbers stand point and many of these towns offer 30 minutes or less taking commuting lines.

Moving the house only a short distance on the same lot should be MUCH cheaper than moving it somewhere more distant. 

People will distance themself from him because his mouth is borderline - harassment of tenants.

Rural town but within walking distance to an elementary school, a high school and a nice restaurant.