I am concentrating on rehabbing.

Concentrate on the first deal, then the second.

But for now, I think I will concentrate looking in the far north end since I am out of touch with many parts of the city.

It also talks extensively about the billions of dollars concentrated in the Midtown Memphis medical community.The housing discussion begins at about minute 7:00.Great things are happening in Memphis right now!

Either answer should give you an idea on where to concentrate on improving your business by shifting focus to where the most likely area to succeed remains.It's always tough when a long term relationship hits a bump, wish the best for how you proceed and let us know what you choose.Steve

Concentrate on purpose built rental properties, multi units are a good start point.Stay away from SFHs as they will be the hardest hit in a recession and the most difficult to find tenants.

I am currently concentrating on owning rental properties with the possibility of fixing and flipping the right property.

Im guessing here the best course of action is to limit your losses as best you can and concentrate on managing past this thing. 

Any suggestions as to what area in or around Chicago I should concentrate to find a mix of high ROI, low crime and medium property taxes? 

I'll keep mailing this list another 6 times but I may filter it down a bit to be a little more concentrated in my efforts.I think my second list will focus only on out-of-state absentee owners and very high equity owner occupants.