I also did some more research and found out about a program the city offers.

@Daniel Burke It is right inside the city close to everything which is good.

The governing entity for the local city or town.

Investor thinks a new buyer can get a better response from the city  simply by "trying to be straight" with them. 

.- Arguably the best location in the city, so appreciation is pretty much guaranteed.- In the past 2 years it went up in value approx $100k without any work.- I'm a buy and hold investor, usually hold for 20+ years.- Being paid off and after all expenses, cashflow is $2,308/month.Here are Investment Returns after calculating rents; taxes; insurance; capex; maintenance etc.The columns are: Year 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, and Year 30. 

As big as the city is there are a lot i assume.

Unless your goal is to teach, being educated without taking action is not going to get you very far.Champaign is a city with great investing dynamics - the best thing to do is get started.Is there anything stopping you from going out and buying a property?

Major employers are the base, federal agencies such as border patrol/homeland security, school district, city, and the hospital.

My name is Jay and I am currently finishing up my undergrad career in New York City at CUNY Queens College.

I am 23 living in kansas city and i currently own a full duplex and live in one side and rent the other I’m trying to find another duplex to rent.