They’re very energy efficient.

I learned something from your comments that I hadn't seriously considered before:  The multi-year lease I think is GREAT for turnkeys AND for a newer investor who has a full-time job and a family to support may not have the time, energy, resources, or knowldedge to start from the ground up on with out-of-state real estate investment, I can totally see how turn-key can be super convenient and VERY attractive. 

How do you think economic conditions if they turn for the worst affect rent prices?

I’ve always loved the energy I felt there.

Are you wanting to get in shape to run a marathon, compete as a body builder, be more flexible, lose weight, have more energy to play with your kids?

If they choose to sit at home and eat the candy given them by their parents then they will not need to exert any energy at all and they will have some candy immediately at their fingertips.

Though many in your inner circle outside of this community may think you are wasting time, energy and money on real estate because everybody knows somebody who has tried it and failed, this site holds a great support system that will help keep you focused and look at scenarios you may not see. 5.

As far as economic indicators go, there are 100 cities that are comparable to Dayton...it's a lot like Cleveland in that it had a declining population for 40-years...and now appears to be stabilizing. 

The investment in an B class neighborhood with steady tenants and economic growth in the area.

The Economic Recovery Act allows SBA to grant loans up to $200k for homeowners and $40k for renters for disaster recovery at an interest rate of only 1.7% but you must apply within 60 days of the disaster.