Hi Beau, it sounds as though you guys are looking in a desired neighborhood as well. 

Still researching and taking a trip out there to drive the neighborhoods.

Quote from @Sofia Komrskova: @Eric GerakosThere are A and B neighborhoods in Detroit and Cleveland as well.

I've had properties in pretty rough neighborhoods and i've never had this issue.

Best neighborhood and best assets are subjective and largely based on the individuals capabilities (balance sheet, skill set, time etc.)

We have an opportunity coming up from a family member who is willing to sell us my childhood home for what they got it for (240k) and the comps in that neighborhood are 600k+.

Population decline has slowed, and key neighborhoods are seeing real growth.

. - You can get more units in the City of Detroit, but you will need to understand the City's demographics or you'll get taken advantage of.City of Detroit has 183+ residential Neighborhoods.

None of these communities will be changing to residential neighborhoods, although a couple do have residential 'sides' that full time residents live in and can not be rented short term.Two of the big communities that you will have some issues with self managing are Reunion and Margaritaville.

We're willing to live almost anywhere in the greater Sacramento area based on what we can afford, provided of course that the property is in a decent neighborhood that has a good chance of attracting responsible tenants.As for budget, I believe we could get a conventional loan for properties up to $600k, but my strong preference is to find a distressed property (or seller!)