Unless you're targeting 2+ units, it's highly unlikely to cashflow.You might want to follow the "Deep Dive" series we're doing on our BiggerPockets blog about Metro Detroit cities, City of Detroit Neighborhoods and comparing Metro Detroit to other hotspots investors usually consider:https://www.biggerpockets.com/...

Our market is definitely overlooked given the hotspots of Cleveland and Columbus.

And no doubt many of them in “the middle of nowhere” give higher yield to these brands or franchisees of these brands than properties in “hot spots”.

Generally I don’t see a lot of upside to real estate over the next 5 years outside of local hot spots.

I have STR's (Airbnb's in vacation hotspots) and Long term rentals (1 or 3 year leases) under my belt in multiple states.

It could also be another hot spot for networking also. by all means BP has a huge network here also and the advise is phoenominal.

It's also located in a historic, touristy area, so there will always be potential.Curious, how would you go about finding someone to manage a VRBO/AirBNB property when the property is not located in a well known tourist hotspot?  

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south philly northern lib is still the hot spots 

Better options, how about driving for dollars and focusing on a neighborhood that looks like it will be the next hot spot and mail to everyone there.