It's a stalemate due to affordability and either wages or prices give, I would bet the latter. 

@Thomas Farrell The BRRRR strategy can be effective with $400K in capital, especially in a market like Augusta, GA, offering affordability and rental demand.

We hear from a lot of out of state investors that Milwaukee is a great place to invest in real estate due to its affordability and strong economic growth. 

@Kash Tacke I'm a big fan of ADU's in general especially here in the mid west, yes you could potentially be on the front of the wave, but housing density is the solution to the affordability issue, anytime you are investing with affordability in mind is a great strategy to me, and sound like there are some incentives or at least supporting winds form the local city, that in itself seems like it would be worth at least approaching an architect or contractor to bid up some plans or concepts to take tot he city.  

Like most markets, there is a growing trend in the area due to affordability and increasing more things to do. 

This simple update has big implications for property owners, allowing small repairs and maintenance to be handled more quickly and affordably.

Still decently affordable. 

Hyattsville and surrounding areas are more affordable than other parts of the metro. 

And if they couldn't afford it, they should have sold, moved to what they could afford. 

Given your goals, Indy could be a great fit—affordable pricing, solid appreciation, and strong Section 8 demand with reliable property management options.