For example, a piece of me think that IVY Leagues would be hit less than small community or less expensive state school.

Short Term Rentals are going to be the most work because of the quick turnaround- just to keep in mind.For Long-Term Rentals- I would keep my eye on Kannapolis, NC, as they have invested a lot of money into renovating their downtown area and minor league baseball field.

If you're looking to invest in downtown (Inner Harbor, Canton, Fed Hill, Fells Point, Harbor East, etc, then those neighborhoods definitely carry some of the least risk in the entire city.And to vaguely answer your other question, Baltimore will not get you very much appreciation, it has had a declining population for the last 70 years, is extremely tenant friendly, and the Baltimore Orioles had the worst record in baseball this year (but the Ravens are doing well!)

Cincinnati- Xavier and UC, Bengals, Reds, Comets (minor league hockey).

I've seen a lot of growth predictions for Dayton that I hope remain true, especially around the Dragons baseball stadium downtown.

With WPI and MCPH along with the new Minor League Baseball stadium going in, new businesses are already beginning to open and it seems to just be the beginning. 

A fine education, as well as bragging rights...hopefully once again during baseball season (we can only hope!).

The City of Norfolk actually has some legislation coming out that doesn't necessarily *limit* STRs, per se, but the legislation is making it so that if you have an STR property, 1) You have to get in front of the local civic league for a meeting with them and they will give their recommendation to the city of Norfolk. 

We typically do a happy hour at a local brewery or rent a suite with catered food/drink at a local baseball game. 

I’d love to put together a volleyball team or teams to play in the Gee Gees League in manasquan, Great American Volleyball League in Point Pleasant Beach or Belmar Beach and maybe even the Headliner Volleyball league.