This will usually keep you out of the war zones and in decent working class areas.These homes can be had [even though its getting tougher] for under $50k rent ready if you do some or most of the work yourself.Of course there are variables up and down the scale and I know landlords that thrive in the lower end realm, as mentioned above.I live in Greenwood as well & I don't think you will find ANY livable home here for under $70k.That doesn't mean that you can't go to a nice Indianapolis suburb and find something that is a good investment.  

I will thrive.

The rental market is thriving and the market is shifting upward.

Fact being there are way more thriving small businesses in Northern Liberties. there will always be a nice chunk of Frankford-Kensington sections dedicated for intense riff-raff. 

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The four green houses to the red hotel is a great slow and steady way to wealth.

The older generation of influential residents are making selfish decisions that won't help Longview to thrive.

I have dealt w/some shady people who must thrive on crushing other peoples dreams.

Which I hear is affecting some parts of Oregon that thrive on people moving in from CA.I'm off for the next week or so to check on the west coast.all cash

There are thriving communities that are right down the street(well about 10 miles) from me.