They are just disguised in shiny offering materials and silver tongues.

We were going to do it in my name since I don't have a second home in my name (our short term beach rental is in my husbands name) and my dad's name who also has no second home in his name.

Talk to Jones, Walker and Lake in Va Beach if you are in the area.

I'm looking for insights on the Silver Lake area and Upper South End area of Providence.

I live in Long Beach, CA, and I made the decision almost immediately after learning about "Bigger Pockets" to start looking around to invest in out of state deals because of the prohibitive costs hear in CA. 

Long Beach is very block by block too so what you're saying makes sense.. although I don't know Long Beach nearly as well as it seems like you know Indy. 

My Ultimate Goal: Build a portfolio of $10k+ passive income (net) and live by the beach in San Diego within 10-12 years (and "retire").

I'm a newer BP member too and I live in Long Beach as well. 

I also host a meetup in Long Beach that focus' on out of state apartment investing. 

Keys was also very seasonal while south Florida is a hub for events, conferences, concerts besides the typical beach/partying which means there's always an influx of travelers whether for corporate/family or spontaneous getaway.If you find something in the Keys you will make money regardless - I just found this area more profitable.