I heard many times that Bend is a nice place.

They have there pros and cons but when you can do a decent volume they really start to bend over backwards to help you. 

I had a cottage in Grand Bend area of Ontario and it rented very well yet it was getting older so I sold it.I think you will find the best value where ever there is lots of people and a nice beach.  

New folks spend too much time bending over backwards for sellers thinking they have to.  99% you don't have to.  

SWFL and South Bend/Elkhart IN.

I think it is low risk (as there is no major construction going on) but would like to hear some experiences possibly from an angle I have not yet considered.Note this house is near Notre Dame in South Bend and classes begin August 23.

We live in Los Angeles (earthquakes don't concern my wife as much as real estate) and investing in real estate in this area is very difficult for a beginning investor who is not looking to take on a substantial amount of risk.I am originally from South Bend, Indiana, however, and my childhood best friend remains in South Bend and is close to becoming a CPA.

(In other words, your exit strategy can "bend" all the other ROI calculations one way or the other.)If the property still makes good investment sense and you're willing to live there, then by all means buy the place and become your favorite tenant.

For me personally, bending over backwards and accommodating tenants has never worked out for me.

Adam W. apparently there is a Fort Bend RE Investor meetup coming up tomorrow evening in Sugar Land, I think.