The Midwest is full of solid opportunities especially from a cash flow and low cost of entry perspective. From my experience, the key isn’t just picking the right city but building the right local team including contractors, property managers, and agents you can trust.
I actually live in Dallas, but have experience investing in both Toledo and Detroit as well. I'd be happy to share more specifics about what’s worked for me and my investors in each of these areas if you’re exploring any of them.