Your local partner can help verify if the area really supports those rents long-term.Regarding school ratings, they’re important for single-family homes but may not be as critical for duplexes, which tend to attract a more diverse renter pool (young professionals, retirees, etc.).

Indianapolis has a very stable and diverse economy, be happy to chat with you.

You have understand each community, culture, environment and how to screen for the right tenant.

The city’s diverse economy and growing population create a steady stream of tenants, and the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) works well with landlords, making inspections and rent payments a smooth process.

I met people from other backgrounds, religions, and cultures that I had never been exposed to before.

I am clearly biased in that I think PassivePockets is great - but I always recommend you join a couple communities and then settle in the one where the culture of the Community best fits your personality. 

As you get up and running, having a diverse range of contacts— from wholesalers to hard money lenders — means more opportunities. 

I was told it was much more diverse and my experience has not led me to think otherwise.

The underlying fundamentals that drive returns for real estate investors are (low) supply and (high) demand, population growth, high paying jobs (ideally in diverse industries for maximum recession resistance), affordability and desirability.

It's so great to see someone with such diverse experiences in real estate here on the forums.