I read something that said only a single co-op through one of the largest nationwide non-profits facilitating them happened in 2023. 

There will be opportunity in the next year or two as real estate prices adjust to meet economic reality.

I know nothing about investing in buildings this large as the largest I own or have owned is a 2 unit duplex.

columbus > Cleveland I'd debate anyone on a panel any day mainly the net migrations, economics, development, etc doesn't' mean you can't get good deals but the average house in Cleveland is 114k approx in columbus it's greater 300k

I have been looking and doing some research on different areas to invest into and so far I have gathered information on which zip codes to avoid, the crime data for Detroit & neighboring cities/towns, rental values, demographics &  economic outlook. however, I haven't been able to narrow down on any particular neighborhood yet.

Inflation seems to be an almost universal-economic issue at the moment, and premium housing has always been in demand.

With this approach, you may maintain a small income while accumulating equity and offsetting housing expenditures.Investing in rental properties: In reasonably priced locations, you may purchase economical single-family homes or modest multi-unit buildings.

-Ideally list early in the week and during a weekend-Monitor economic indicators and interest rates.Marketing Strategy:-Develop a comprehensive online and traditional marketing strategy to get your listing in front of the most buyers.

When the next major economic event occurs, that is when we will see what is important. 

I lived in neighboring town of Poughkeepsie called Town of Lloyd - Highland, NY 12528 for more than 19 years its a nice and safe neighborhood with good school district, worlds largest walk-way over Hudson river, lots of trails, golf, biking, scenic drives with good hospitals in 5 miles radius namely: Nuvance Health Vassar Brothers Medical Center, MidHudson Regional Hospital, Saint Francis Medical, Health Quest Home Care and others...The latest addition which is getting constructed is The Village in Highland, NY - Assisted living facility.