I just started experimenting with Downtown Detroit with ATTOM's "sales snapshots" and I haven't gotten that kind of performance yet.

I wouldn't worry at all anywhere within 2 miles of downtown. you are in the very south of south side area commission but still very strong market. once you cross 104 it's different. 

I probably need to get downtown to file.

Baltimore was undertaking a renewal and I purchased a bldg. near downtown on the west side.

In terms of market insight...I'd recommend going downtown to see for yourself.

I used to have a 6/2 on Ohio State university campus north of downtown columbus and I got 1600 a weekend and netted 2500 a month probably. a lot of days were vacant but we did really well all the time for huge groups which is a nice I still recommend and there's not a lot. we just sold a new build for a medium term rental in newark close to intel. there's demand for high quality, well furnished places. 

The issue with the downtown areas right now is mostly an inventory problem, actually: there are very few good, cashflowing options on the market.

I know someone building a 26 unit complex that will have space for an office south of downtown.

Problem is, I’m in Indianapolis where, 1/4 mile outside of downtown, in any direction, is C to D class neighborhoods.

Superior is creating a new downtown area and will be a destination in the future.