One thing is to see it in charts another is in person.On my first trip I spend hours driving around and zoned in a neighborhood University area at the time I saw monorail to downtown was being build in that area and knew it would only increase the value of properties.I like being close to major Hospitals/ Universities feel there will always be a demand even during a recession

For one like this I probably would set an appointment, but I'm setting it in my office so that I'm not driving anywhere.

"Driving the area" using Google Maps I would rank investing there as the same risk profile as investing say New Kensington, Brackenridge, Aliquippa, etc.I am not sure of the economic drivers in that area, on the bright side it's NOT in a flood zone :)

This migration is causing compression throughout secondary and tertiary markets as well, which is driving smaller investors out of the game.As I see it, we still have a solid 2 or 3 years before we see any significant corrections in B- and C class assets.

We have family in the area and are familiar some what with our future surroundings but any input or opinions on our plans or goals is welcome.

in Marion County as well as most counties in the United States that I have been aware of there are habitability standards that are the requirement of the owner. in Indianapolis those standards are almost exactly the same as the Section 8 standards the difference is that the only time the county or city gets involved is if they happen to drive past or if they have a complaint.

Driving through an area and talking to neighbors is priceless, but asking other local real estate investors who own things in that area is also priceless.I'd say, investing out of state has a lot to do with your team on the ground, so you really want to do some research and put some effort into picking good people for your team.I hope this helps, and let us know if you have more specific questions of course!

Baltimore is a good market if you really know the area but the drive up there is a pain.

1 hour drive.

If you choose to be an active investor, I would take a chunk of it to get educated and surround yourself with smarter people.