@William DeLucaYou should research some midwest cities like St Louis or Kansas City .

I've read some cities (Chicago I think) have tenant laws that make handling a security deposit almost more effort than it's worth.

Yes, it is a college town.My original thought was to do college housing, but the city actually as a policy about no more than 3 unrelated adults living in one house.

Forbes recently released the top Cities to invest in...check it out!

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This data only includes the 19 small to mid size cities and towns I am interested having investments in.2016 Multi-Family Sales2 Unit Apartment Buildings in my Farm took a dive last year, would have been a good time to buy a 2 unit building but I opted for a 3 unit with better cash flow.59 (2)unit properties soldRed line is the sale price, Blue line is the list priceThe average sale price for the year was close to $65,000The average Discount from list price averaged $9,000Only 10 of the sold properties were purchased at list price or abovePrice per unit was a whopping average of $28,6543 Unit Apartment buildings in my Farm did a little better on price the building I purchased was the last 3 unit in December in 2016 at a 10% discount from the list price and about 11k below market rate at that time.13 (3)unit Buildings soldRed line is sales and the blue line is discount from list price.The average sale price for the year was close to $83,000The average discount from list price was $9,000Only 1 building was purchased at 5k above list priceThe average price per unit was $27,4872017 Multi-Family Sales2 Unit apartment buildings in my farm this year are not suffering as much of a hit to price this year although the average price has continued to drop but only slightly.62 (2)unit Buildings soldRed line is sales and the blue line is discount from list price.The average sale price so far is $58,000The average discount from list price so far is $7,1417 Buildings have sold above list priceThe average price per unit was $30,0003 Unit apartment buildings 201710 (3)unit Building soldRed line is sales and the blue line is discount from list price.The average sale price so far is $75,000The average discount from list price so far is $8,7231 building has sold at list priceThe average price per unit is $25,175SynopsisAlthough there are some minor fluctuations in the NEPA Multi-family market the next chart shows all Multi-Family sales year over year which shows the relative stability of the market.  

I have chosen specific neighbourhoods in my city where im interested to invest in.Is this ok or should i try and be more specific?​

If you rewire and update the plumbing you will need to talk to the city to confirm what is required. 

Also a small city not too far away from New Orleans.

Which city in bay area is best for investment upto $600,000 with small cash flow positive ($100-$200).