There are suburbs around me that have expanded rapidly with new housing developments in dire need of medical facilities like urgent care and commercial retail, etc…vs driving to the city.

A big part of the rapid growth is being connected to these amazing people and being able to leap frog everyone else by knowing what to do vs. not do. 

Even further, the buyer was asked to absorb "rapid appraisal" extra costs following the inspections to insure the property still appraises for the loan value. 

Luckily, I found the most amazing cleaner to sub-contract, but as my business grows rapidly, she won't be able to cover more than two properties in one day between check-out and check-in times. 

In my case, my in-laws live in Grand Rapids and have been a huge help (along with my agent).

@Aaron Gordy no doubt older, non-updated properties have room for forced appreciation in an area that is experiencing rapid gentrification.

@Jorge Ruiz Generally I don't think Milwaukee is much of a market for rapid appreciation.

Columbus is the only Ohio market that has seen rapid growth in jobs and population.

My business partner and I grew up in a small town in southwest Michigan centralized between Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Grand Rapids and always looked at the "big" cities as a place of unlimited opportunity. 

This area is growing rapidly and lots of people need homes to live in so you'd be providing a much needed service, not to mention the potential cash flow and long term income and hopefully some nice appreciation.