There are several affordable markets that will cash flow but for long term asset stability and value, you should look for markets that have growing populations, growing jobs, modern/diverse economies that are landlord friendly with low to moderate property taxes.

Robust growth of money supply in the economy and 3.

I recently gave a presentation at a Real Estate conference on the state of the economy, how it may impact the market and its potential impact on both residential and commercial real estate. 

Typical terms for this vary based on experience and economy but this is probably 1-2 points and 7-10% interest. 

Given the type of business this is (caring for an at risk population), you are going to want to make sure two things: 1) If you have decided to be solely an investor, you are better off going larger due to economies of scale.

I am hesitant to go to C or lower neighborhoods in this economy.

The local REI groups have been kinda sluggish (or non existent) since Covid, but I’m keeping a pulse on them.

Don't plan on moving to a city that has no duplexes if you are looking to find a duplex.There are free crime maps for cities and bestplaces.net has some demographics under the economy tab that should be able to help.

.), the city seems to have a solid economy (healthcare, and new techs?)

Maybe we see another 2,3 or even 4 trillion dollar budget addition to "keep the economy going".