I have been looking and doing some research on different areas to invest into and so far I have gathered information on which zip codes to avoid, the crime data for Detroit & neighboring cities/towns, rental values, demographics &  economic outlook. however, I haven't been able to narrow down on any particular neighborhood yet.

Columbus has really good outlook on appreciation.

Obviously there could be other details that can influence the outlook on the investment, but it seems like a good one to make an offer at least.

It becomes less a problem, as you move to locations in the county further away from Rockville (further from where the inspectors are very day) or where houses get further apart, so they arnt right next door and wondering whats that work van doing next door.Now you go to DC, just a few miles south....and there the inspectors are actively out looking for people to fine.

Just starting out, looking to buy first rental property, looking at in and out of state at Markets.Looking to target cash flowing properties.

I'm curious to know if your outlook has changed since you posted.

I'm almost certain they have some kind of bot-ware that goes thru my Outlook address book.

Aaron, that's great you were out looking! 

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I understand the outlook you have on it.