I grew up in Ann Arbor and my family has owned 3 rental units down town.

I currently live and work in Beijing, and have a rental property portfolio in the form of 7 condo units in downtown Seattle.  

Based on my very limited research the west side is probably the best, however many of the multi families are in the downtown area near the border and in less desirable areas.

need strong active and experienced alpha male type manager who will vidit walk thru inspect monthly . most downtown lewiston is sec 8 and non working adults. a large population of class d houses that are damaged and tenants here work eviction court system every Wednesday. 

My findings have led me to: Jacksonville, Tampa, and Austin.In my Jacksonville research I am seeing:- A trend that the market is moving away from the more expensive coastal areas and moving towards i-95 in Baker & Nassau county, as it is more affordable and provides easier access to downtown Jacksonville- There has been significant development in the counties directly south of Jacksonville including St.

If you are planning on buying a home smack dab in the middle of downtown, you will obviously pay a hefty price.

@Skylar Vincent  Caldwell is a growing place to invest for sure...lots of revitilazation downtown and much lower price points than Boise. 

And actually my wife, @Erin Spradlin, and I are closing tomorrow on a SFH w/ a carriage house just east of downtown Colorado Springs, and we plan on Airbnb-ing both units.

Are you interested in a great little B&B with horses, or are you looking for an upscale hideout downtown? 

If sky is the limit I'd focus on downtown/midtown...really anything on the grid.