Likewise, the traditionally Polish/Slavic neighborhoods to the near southwest are showing promise.As for other markets, think about the entire 50-mile corridor south of Milwaukee and stretching to the Illinois border.

Also, my location is northeast of Springfield, Ma...on the NH border.

It borders on harassment and is such a nightmare I offered to buy another house for her to move to because she is as close to a perfect tenant as you can find.

I am still a newbie in the investing world so I cannot talk to the numbers or appreciation however I have lived in Yonkers for more than 20 years which borders Mt.

He is planning to move across the border to MN (much cheaper health insurance) and live in a house and step away from day to day activity. 

@Chandra Sekhar What border of South Shore? 

You want to look for a C+ property that sits on the border of a B+ area.

@Doug Dattawalker you can find great rental stock in all or the border cities to Detroit.

If the home is truly a 2 unit property and you claim the income on your schedule E the bank will use this income.However if it's a border income situation.  

stay away from streets like Peter Pan and Snow White... as well...be leary of zips 32202/06/08/09 especially. 32222/44 is decent enough. 32210 has its good spots bordering 32073. 17/23/57/58/59  Mandarin NW St Johns, Switzerland, Julington Creek areas are all decent esp 58/59 if you have the $ to spend. 32221/ 32234 has its good spots in rural areas and some new construction.