Reminds me of Buffalo in that way, and also in its beautiful housing stock in many areas.  

Buffalo NY is booming own many properties there,can get positive cash flow

#1  Invest in an older duplex in places like Buffalo, Indiana where they are dirt cheap, but have to deal with the potential crash in economy, repair due to the age of the homes, but these would generate positive cash to start with#1b  Maybe spend more to move to markets like Vegas, Bakersfield, Fresno where there are still money, but I have to put up more to start.#2   Get a small commercial medical office or something, I can get one that will generate positive cash flow for 3-5 years, but it's scary to think about what can happen after. 

Long story short I’m wondering if anyone has had better luck with smaller banks or different lending options in the buffalo area.

Buffalo, N.Y....?

Detroit, Buffalo, Cleveland, Pittsburg and even Chicago.In Chicago, where I live, the population is quite stable in the above average areas. 

Randy,I was in Denver, last summer, stayed in the hills around Buffalo Bill's tomb.

In Buffalo,NY there are a lot of Slumlords.

Hi John - I'm looking in Buffalo and suburbs

I have a dilemma regarding the best way to move forward regarding some serious lease violations by my tenants.I own a duplex in Buffalo NY, however I live in TX now.