Judgment is a key ingredient her though so in no way is a blanket treatment suitable for all companies.

Adams)High-end investment areas, suitable for short-term rentals.Cash flow covers expenses, lower CoC return.Grade: Not specified for individual neighborhoodsOver-The-Rhine (OTR)Revitalized, much safer than before.LGBT+ friendly, entertainment district.Median home prices at $304,900.Attracts young individuals.Grade: A ClassHyde ParkAffluent area, homes over $1,000,000.Hyde Park Square with over 150 shops.Safe, preferred by older families and retirees.Grade: A ClassMount LookoutFavored by young professionals.Small homes, townhomes, and apartments.Mount Lookout Tavern, a local hangout.Green spaces, safe suburb.Grade: Not specifiedMount AdamsCity views, small homes, slim streets.Median home values around $465,000.European-style architecture.Suited for young professionals.Grade: A ClassIndian HillWealthiest Cincinnati suburb.Mansions on large lots, homes range $1,000,000 to $4,000,000.Ideal for raising older children.Grade: Not specifiedWest ChesterFamily-friendly and affordable.Homes range $200,000-$300,000.EnterTRAINment Junction and many parks.Excellent schools.Grade: Not specifiedDowntown CincinnatiUrban living, apartments and townhomes $100,000-$250,000.Rent around $1,150 per month.Artsy and trendy, mixed professional population.Higher crime rates than other neighborhoods.Grade: Not specifiedWest Side Neighborhoods (College Hill, Westwood)C,D class areas, higher cash flow.Affordable 3-4 bedroom homes between $100k-$150k.Up and coming areas with investor interest.Grade: C/D Class

I understand I am looking for an extremely specific area of real estate investing, but I am looking to advance my career in commercial real in the next few years and find it suitable to start gaining experience. 

Yes, but you must have the marketing skills to find a suitable property/seller and the knowledge to negotiate and contract on such a property.

Unless you have more income than you can handle now I am guess you will be forced to move to find a suitable home you can afford, if at all around Newport.  

Folders one may name for what ever purpose they deem suitable. 

We had a number of conference calls and emails/texts with Jekyll over the next few months, turned down a number of prospects, and finally agreed on a property - after Jekyll had “his” contractor give us a full rehab estimate.Jekyll’s compensation was to be a share of the total gain, and/but, as planned, he did not put up any of his own money - his job was to find a suitable property, broker the purchase, manage the rehab, and bring the project to a successful sale, in which he would be our selling agent/broker.It took almost twice as long to rehab than planned, and almost 2x the budget - but we still had room for a fair profit.

I find a suitable house for myself and loan the down payment to a friend who purchases it in their name. 

As for long distance Investing, I would find the market that is suitable for you and showing signs of potential growth.

I am guessing that your question is more aimed at what makes a suitable investment market.