Franklinton is undergoing rapid transformation, with developments like The Gravity Projects, new breweries, and an expanding arts district driving change.Safety and Future Outlook:Increased Investments: New developments bring better lighting, public spaces, and infrastructure, naturally improving safety.Community Growth: More residents and businesses create activity, discouraging crime and boosting the neighborhood's vibrancy.Police and Outreach: Enhanced patrols and local organizations address crime and substance issues.While challenges remain, ongoing investments and gentrification make Franklinton safer and more attractive.

I now have a duplex, and a triplex and actively working on acquiring my third.   

The above two are your major liability determinants.  

I would get active at some local meetups where you can meet other housing providers to get a lot of these things answered.

I’m fairly new to the BP forums and BP site in general, But I have been very active on the podcasts and books stacking education and knowledge in the real estate field. 

For now all you are going to see is more of the same because the vast majority of inventory is being held by people with 4-sub 4 rates and they can't/won't want to afford elevated prices and 6+ rates.

Outside of real estate, I enjoy bodybuilding, working on cars, and anything that keeps me physically active outdoors, which helps me remain grounded and focused.I'm looking forward to networking, exchanging ideas, and building lasting relationships in this community.

Along any major road heading out of the city.

Over and over, you can be constantly evicting and replacing appliances and doing major repairs.

I never investigated further.I always questioned his recommendations because at the price/rent point he was advocating, the maintenance/cap ex would consume too much of the rent unless actively self managed.