I know school districts are a big indicator and have also read about looking at the city planning website for future developments...but not sure what to look for specifically. 

It's important to have an agent or boots on the ground assistance to help you stay away from bad parts of the city.

DFW Mid Cities REIA - Great free group. 

In order to get approved for the rent amount you are asking for two things need to be true.  1) The rent you are asking for needs to be “reasonible” when compared to like kind property in the same city, within a 5 mile radius.

We get lots of city folk who do not know how to manage (or respect) the heat, fireplaces, firepits, cell phones not working, departure times, etc.  

Campus Property for assignment E 14th Ave is located in Indianola Terrace neighborhood in the city of Columbus, OHBeds: 4 Baths: 2 House size: 2,254 sq ft Stories: 2 Lot size: 6600 Garage: Detached Garage Year built: 1910 Property type: Single familyStyle: Old Style

Where home prices are fallingAccording to the National Association of Realtor’s third quarter report, here are the U.S. cities with the biggest recent price declines.Denver: 3 percent.Austin: 4 percent.Chicago: 4 percentWashington DC-area: 4 percent.Seattle: 5 percent.San Francisco: 8 percent.San Jose: 8 percent.Nashville: 9 percent.

Some primary areas I'm interested in:-Thoughts on Section 8 multi-family-Investors interested in areas surrounding Mercedes-Benz dome (English Avenue, Vine City...AKA The Bluff)-Target financials-New constructions vs. fix up vs. as-is-Syndications/fundraising/private money/loans/etc.

However, after I am finished I will move back to the Kansas City area and work part time for the military.

who would you pay 25K for a knock down in the crossroads aka west side?