If you are looking for a duplex closer in the Austin city limits then cash flow is not going to be ideal. 

But in a rapidly growing city like Toronto, rents are skyrocketing and appreciation is also going up much more than my other investments. 

I am from England, so my questions might be culturally related.Question 1: “Ghetto areas” in LA

I’ve found a few promising properties in LA zip codes that, according to Best Places & City Data, have high levels of violent crime.In the UK, we’d call such areas ghettos and they are not worth investing in, as the tenants lack income, the monthly rental prices are low, and the property management companies provide a poor service.

Brew City Real Estate Investors run a good meet up. 

When we bought the property, the area was “desirable” bc its close to a city/metropolis...jobs, city life etc.

So I’m looking for a my first deal in roughly the next year, I’m located near Seattle but am curious if anyone in this area knows good neighborhoods or city’s that are looking more promising then others, I intend on starting with a duplex up to a 4plex, live in one an rent the other units out as my first deal.

MultiFamilyU recently ranked Vegas as one of its top cities for growth in the coming years.Be interested to hear from anyone with experience operating in these markets, as well as maybe some secondary markets such as Laughlin. 

Number of units and/or the zoning for the property based off the city zoning regs.

The Brew City Real Estate Investors group is also a good resource I have been increasingly involved with if you’re looking for a meetup group.

I have these buildings in differing cities, all within 30 min drive of my house.