It's just now barely starting to resemble a town again 14 months later.

This could be better than a rent concession because it is a built in rent increase.

-Duplex listed for $345K (two 3/1’s with yard .38 acre)-Now under contract for $325K (seller attempting to make $25K in deferred maintenance repairs)- My wife is broker- Currently rented for $2650 (7.1% CRate)- C+ to B- property in B to B+ location- We will manage- not much of a value add in near future, likey 6-8 years before any meaningful improvements- approx 170 MF units built 3 years ago and another 170 units starting now in very close prox. (1 Br is $1250).

One of the first things I did when i moved back to the area a few years ago was track rental prices around town. 

Have you narrowed down/eliminated any sections of town at all yet?

Question: Population change - growthAnswer: census.govQuestion: Unemployment rate lowest to highest per cityAnswer: Question: Job growth (this can also follow suit with major companies coming into cities/towns creating growth)Answer: Once I narrow to a city I feel more confident in researching crime demographics, walkability score, school scores etc. 

Or, let me know when you are in town looking for the next one and we could tour each other's properties.

Bought a single screen theater in a small town and flipped it a year later for 50x.

I own my home in-town and know a lot about the city, been here over two decades.So excited to meet new people and get started on this real estate thing! 

Keep in mind that towns and cities may have different ordinances that may require city approval before tackling your plans.