I’m naturally inclined toward this area because it’s within driving distance of major west Coast cities (L.A., San Diego, and others)—making it feel like a “natural” choice for a regional traveller wanting to get away for a short weekend. 

I closed one for a 2-unit on the West side last week.

-> West brook-> Decent schools, medium range, decent rents.   

I do understand the Japan market does not see the kind of appreciation we are used to in the West.

For what you are trying to achieve you'll want to stick to the suburbs and a few choice neighborhoods on the West Side of the city.

East end,  West Little rock, mid town, eagle mountain, Chanel and Pinnacle mountain area are fine.

West Indy? 

Investment Info:Large multi-family (5+ units) buy & hold investment in West Allis.

Wild west.  

We actually just had several go in on Livingston ave on the west side where I'd not normally think would be desirable, but they look great and really brought the block up.So I'm a huge fan personally from seeing them go up in my own area.