In the end, just like any other city, where in Dayton you choose to invest will come down to your tolerance for risk, vs. the return you want.We can also meet with your brother-in-law and talk about the pros & cons of the areas in and around Dayton, maybe he can bring you in by phone at the same time, depending on the time difference.My property manager (she manages about 100 units +/- for other people, and has been in the business a looong time) would be happy to talk with him/you as well - especially about the various programs for low-income tenants, the nuances of GDPM (aka Section 8), and what level of rents you can expect from various neighborhoods, whether SFR or multifamily. 

It is just an opportunity evaluate your exit strategy for a greater risk tolerance that would allow you to capitalize on more of the potential upside.I agree with @Gino Barbaro. 

At first, this is tolerable and it's really fun, but then it wore on us.

<---------->Couple things to note: 1- Ultimately I want to be a full-time investor and do my copywriting on the side.2- I have a high tolerance for risk - i've launched 2 moderately successful brick and mortar businesses and sold one (nothing major but all great experiences)...so I have a good understanding for business, hustle, mindset, selling, marketing etc**<----------->So...

Firstly and most importantly know your risk tolerance level.Second know how to set and monitor goals in keeping with the above.Lastly understand maths, (I think you Americans call it math), and learn to leave your emotions at the door when you analyse deals.

You need insurance for sure, and depending on your situation and risk tolerance, you might want and benefit from an LLC. 

If you aren't outsourcing with more than 50 doors, you are really starting to run a private pm company, which is great if that's your bag.Another thing we found was the amount of pain owners could tolerate before switching companies.  

And than the split, because the producing part of CA will not tolerate suffering for the idiots much longer. 

I am in accumulation stage now where I want to buy as many units as possible as fast as possible within my risk tolerance.

Based on your risk tolerance, you can choose exactly how much leverage you're going to put into it, how risky or conservative of the neighborhood you're going to go into, whether you want to target price appreciation or income, etc.