We offer properties in cities surrounding Gary, but we will not offer investors properties in Gary.

However, once these expenses are accounted for, specifically with 2-4 unit multi-families, Fort Myers and the surrounding area can frequently offer deals with 8-10% ROI.Of the major cities you've listed, Fort Myers has a ton to offer in terms of current potential, as well as a huge likelihood for future appreciation.

@Thomas Weidner surrounding development is a key factor.

My thought is you want to focus in areas that have young professionals i.e.neighborhoods surrounding the city - Mt.

As you stated earlier, SFR are expensive, they will not cash flow as a traditional rental in most areas in boston and surrounding cities.Hope this perspective helps!

As a Portland, ME resident and young investor in the surrounding communities, I can tell you I'm seeing this play out anecdotally.

It seems like being prepared, educated, and surrounded by great partners would be enough to do larger deals initially if it's possible to mentally jump that hurdle.

Filming starts in a few weeks in Washington DC and the surrounding areas, I'm actively looking for people who would want to participate. 

This duplex that is on the market for 15k, has been listed for over 100 days, and is surrounded by other duplex's priced between 100-400k.

The properties themselves didn't look terrible, but it was the surrounding houses that had me nervous.