I remember going to one in late 2006/early 2007 at the Exhibit Grounds (right before the market crashed).

Does this true and how much higher of a duplex compared to a SFR on interests?

I came across a really cool tool that helps you analyze regions' evictions rates and other metrics.https://evictionlab.org is the tool.You can sort the rate of evictions by states and compare stats by income levels, rates of evictions by days, and even rental property rates. 

So maybe any place in Indy is a war zone compared to that ;) But seriously, I'd try to keep to a location good enough that my Airbnb guests wouldn't feel uneasy.I'm only looking on the MLS via Redfin.

Ok if its a landlording company your going to get go intern at a large PM company learn it from the ground up to see if you even like it. 

Comparable units are now selling at an even higher ridiculous price.

I can be very savvy when it comes to tech so can definitely leverage some online/app and other resources to hit the ground running.

I can be very savvy when it comes to tech so can definitely leverage some online/app and other resources to hit the ground running.

Calculate your bottom line using 70% of ARV (After Repair Value).Do not spend more than (.7*ARV)-RC (Repair Costs)Example: House is appraised at $100,000 *if repairs are made*...7*100k = 70k.Repair costs are expected to be $25k. 70k-25k = $45,000 (DO NOT BUY THE HOUSE IF IT IS OVER $45k)Take another look at the ‘going rate’ of rent in your area, make sure your cash flow is enough to cover ALL costs and include a buffer for taxes and unexpected repairs.Look at the property yourself - try to eliminate assumptions.Have a trusted professional assess and confirm info about repairs that may have been overlooked.Look at how much work you can do on your own and compare it with contractor rates to complete all repairs.

Do you have a good team on the ground to be able to handle all of this since you're so far away?