Technology is a good partner the more you know on your own.You should make a list of areas you might be interested in first - maybe you lived there or have friends there, you always wanted to go there - and then compare that list to some best areas list, do some of your own research, and then use a major data tool to look.

Franklinton is undergoing rapid transformation, with developments like The Gravity Projects, new breweries, and an expanding arts district driving change.Safety and Future Outlook:Increased Investments: New developments bring better lighting, public spaces, and infrastructure, naturally improving safety.Community Growth: More residents and businesses create activity, discouraging crime and boosting the neighborhood's vibrancy.Police and Outreach: Enhanced patrols and local organizations address crime and substance issues.While challenges remain, ongoing investments and gentrification make Franklinton safer and more attractive.

Population is growing and the job market is strong (major employers developing like Intel, Amazon, Meta, etc.)

It creates a problem when selling the property as no one who wanted to live in the house would buy it, and your buyer pool for this property would be majority investors.

Great to see so many Canadians on here.I’ve been living in the US for a while, so I’m not too familiar with REI up north.Are there any major barriers to a Canadian investing in the US?

I am a NJ PM owner and started using Baselane, as well, for its ease of setting up virtual accounts, transaction categorization, and overall organization. 

I will say this short term sacrifice can lead to major long term gains.  

This can be a city or neighborhood.We manage a lot of Class C properties in the City of Detroit, so previous evictions are common.We typically do NOT allow within the last 3 years and we want to see stable employment, income and no other major credit issues since.For Class B rental we're looking for no evictions in last 5 years.Class A, would be at least 7 years.Of course, there are exceptions to all of the above for extenuating circumstances the applicant is willing to provide acceptable documentation for.

I am looking at joining this organization and was wanting to know if what has been said still stands true?

To keep everything organized, I swear by Asana for task management; it keeps me on track.