Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

You can put the number into a search engine and sometimes it will tell you if it's a solicitation.

Let me know if you’d like insights on specific neighborhoods, market data, or connections to local property managers and lenders—I’d be happy to help!

If you're okay with that, you can buy in just about any MIdwest city, just make sure you know the landlord-tenant laws.We've broken down the City of Detroit's 183 Neighborhoods, can share if interested.

My answer is: Invest in the market you know best.Within Dayton, there surely are decent neighborhoods to invest in.

As long as the ADU is under 900 sq. ft. and meets the state building code, there will be no variance or special permit needed, so no ZBA or neighborhood meetings.

To provide our buyers the greatest probability for success, we cast a wide net to evaluate ALL vacation rental prospects and narrow it down to the handful that meet the search criteria. 

Quote from @John Fleming: I don't have any personal recommendations, but something below may help you in the search.Start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.

A quick google search will point you in the right direction.

I found this one on realtor.com by doing a search that only showed me properties with asking prices no higher than $150k