I'm seeking insights into the pros and cons of investing in Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) in south bay versus buying a condo in east bay, particularly in terms of appreciation and cash flow.

East coast you will typically find a land records division in each county.

The central/east side is Taney county and then of course the City of Branson.

I am in the middle of closing on my first piece of real estate ever!

The latter seems to provide a middle ground that could enable professional maintenance oversight while allowing me to retain some control, mainly through tenant communication and management portals like RentRedi.

Are you on the edge of a crime zone or are you smack in the middle. 

There are definitely ’barren’ areas of center compared to NYC like Market East but there are slews of huge projects underway throughout the city. 

North Linden, South of Main, Vassor Village, Woodland Park, MT Vernon, Milo-Grogan, Franklinton, Merrion Village, Hungarian Village, Southern Orchards, Driving Park, Olde Towne East, Franklin Park, King Lincoln, Old Oaks, Livingston Park are all but not limited to some areas in Columbus, Ohio I think will gentrify quickly and make for great long term buy and holds.

I have been suggesting this exact thing for years.. start with the hundreds thousand plus vacant homes in the mid west and rust belt and east coast..

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