I invest in Toledo for the great cashflow since I live in an expensive coastal city.

She's currently learning how to sand.

I found some duplexes near Sand Run Metro Park do you know if that area is any good?

For example, gov. can take actions to induce greater affordability, as they did in early 2,000's and "pow" we'd be off and running. 

Defining an exit or long term hold strategy is important for high cost markets.I would not likely invest in a negative CF coastal property when we are nearing the top of an economic cycle, but i would be all-in on negative CF coastal properties when markets contract. 

Why do I say talk to your E-5's and above, well they are a little more stable.

@Evan Gross I just bought my first house hack in Coastal California using FHA (3.5%) down.

Because of this I've started a scooter rental company here that's doing very well and decided I want to focus most of my attention on the coastal city of Progreso (40 minutes from Merida) before it becomes the next Playa del Carmen or Tulum.If you're ever interested in visiting or investing Merida or the Yucatan, shoot me a message and I'll be happy to help!

Coastal California: Consider looking for properties along the California coast.

Things I found: reglazing a tub...only splashed some paint on it; replace light fixtures...actually found some second hand light covers which were mismatched, in the same room; painting...they didn't cut in or mask and painted over light and outlet covers; replace and install window blinds; they used the existing mountings to install blinds even when the original mountings were done wrong (they charged $45 per set and used $10 Walmart blinds); patch, sand, and paint drywall...they patched and painted, but didn't sand.