They are Buffalo, NY; Hammond, IN; Memphis, TN; and Springfield, MO - the last is where I learned REI.

As with any two cities, the strength in each category varies.We also have found that Fayetteville, Arkansas; Kansas City, Kansas; San Antonio, TX; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Chattanooga, TN; Jackson, MS; Baton Rouge, LA; Knoxville, TN. and Springfield, MO. have really strong numbers. 

You cannot purchase a single family home and do any sort of math projections where you have the control to make that home worth 4 times what you paid in 20 years, but it is very easy to find multi-units, TODAY, where the math will prove that the buyer will earn 4 times the price he pays for the property.I sort of started  in the real estate business in 1963 when I was 13-years old because I was working for a Jewish family that owned half the city in Springfield and Holyoke Massachusetts.

Originally posted by "Licwidsand":SR0c4I don't disagree with paying dwon equity but can you find me an area that pays out a 100%+ return in 7-10 years with a small cash flow.Off the top of my head these will work if you buy and manage right: Springfield, IL; Joplin, Missouri; Kansas City, Missouri (be careful here!)

MASS MOCA is a good draw but the town itself is a bit depressed with no real turn around in sight.I would try and get closer to the 5 college area or try the Springfield market if you dare!!

Rounding out the top 10 of affordable homeownership cities were Flint, Michigan; Toledo, Ohio; Detroit; Akron, Ohio; Warren, Michigan; Pittsburgh; Yuma, Arizona; Springfield, Illinois; and Palm Bay, Florida.

Great job Drew,I recently came into a distressed property lead in Springfield NO.

Anyone have suggestions for one in the Springfield, IL area??

Hi, my name is Larry Wolfe and I live in Springfield, PA, which is about 15 minutes outside of Philadelphia.

Hi Charlene- How is Springfield/Eugene?