The properties in Madison are very desirable based on the school system. 

It has excellent schools systems and investors are competing with home buyers for deals that are not full rehabs. 

Check out Joe Fairless Apartment Syndication School.https://joefairless.com/apartment-syndication-school/They have a bunch of free resources as well. 

Those area I will more want the home with schools rating 8+.I also looked at Lake Nona area near the airport but I feel above 2 are better?

Crime is a fraction of what is in most of Detroit. and public schools are good generally speaking. 

The East side seems like CoC opportunity may be better with rental comps right around the 1% of home value number, but not sure what the demand is like over there or what the appreciation opportunity will be.Smyrna/Marietta is attractive because of the schools, but again not sure what the appreciation opportunity will be given they are a bit more mature markets.

The East side seems like CoC opportunity may be better with rental comps right around the 1% of home value number, but not sure what the demand is like over there or what the appreciation opportunity will be.Smyrna/Marietta is attractive because of the schools, but again not sure what the appreciation opportunity will be given they are a bit more mature markets.

There are also lots of surburbs that may be worth looking into such as Worthington where there are good schools and you may be able to find cashflowing properties. 

Hey @Bart CharkowRight off the bat, I'll say I'm not a fan of old school marketing strategies anymore.

Water, sewer, gas, electric all provided and only 5 miles from each level of school. 1 hour from major metropolitan area.