Make sure you double check and verify the numbers you are getting, just because some one says ARV is 150 does not make it so.One of the biggest factors is how long you'll be in the high interest loan. 

When you say midwest list off the cities so the “keywords” catch and other people will jump in.   

As reported in the Miami Herald (https://www.miamiherald.com/real-estate/article221739550.html)  Cities included now are: Boston, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Las Vegas and Seattle.

@Kai Van Leuven go to the city and see if they recently implemented an overlay district or revitilization zone in the area.

I want to live here, its very peaceful and it has most- if not all amenities of a large city...I love this place...".

The biggest problem landlords have in pre screening is not being crystal clear as to what their cut off requirements are.

@Sean Wilt  The answer to your question, it is high dependent on the city rules regarding STR's.

I am looking for a general contractor that has done work in the Gloucester City area. 

What types of things have you folks seen from cities/government entities that have been helpful for investors while creating affordable housing?

The owner also shared that this is an "illegal" duplex but has never had an issue with the city, even when enforcing an eviction.Thanks for any advice on this one!