In a dense area, such as in-town (city, dense suburb, etc) you should be able to find sales within a half mile. 

Here are pockets I focus on for cash flow:West side - West boulevard, Cudell, Clark-Fulton, Jefferson, Bellaire-Puritas, Old BrooklynEast side - Fairfax, Buckeye-Shaker (the north side), Waterloo Arts District, Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, Newburgh Heights, Lee-Miles (the north side), BedfordHere are the areas that I focus on for appreciation:West side - Lakewood, Edgewater, Old Brooklyn, Ohio City, Tremont (above 490)East side - Buckeye-Shaker (the north side), Waterloo Arts District, FairfaxI have a graded neighborhood map of these areas as well if you would like to check it out.   

I have another comparable property and pay $100 a month (metered) within a mile of the other property. 

Or you go north, which makes you a lot more remote, far away from the next Home Depot, and a long drive for everyone, but opens you up the snowmobile and ice fishing season.IMO the most important thing is to buy quality real estate, no matter how you rent it.

I'm in Columbus Ohio. this mostly applies to 2-4 units used as Airbnb properties within 2 miles of urban core 

deals will be what you make of them - there is nothing magic about going thousands of miles away just for a slightly lower price point. 

Has anyone ever purchased a property from Omni Key realty in North Texas?

I am currently looking to Purchase and Rehab a House in the North Dallas and DFW areas.I am eager to Network with fellow Investors and Professionals in the area to explore Opportunities for Collaboration.

Quote from @Lillian Pintaro: Quote from @Tyler Hall: Crestwood North and Crestwood South: These neighborhoods are gaining popularity among buyers priced out of nearby areas like Forest Park and Avondale.

The area in Frisco out near the Cowboys training facility is called the $5 Billion mile.