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Updated almost 3 years ago on . Most recent reply

Long distance market research.
I'm currently at a hurtle and I'm hoping you guys have a answer. I'm looking to invest out of state, however I don't know how to research a potential market.
I'm currently looking at a house in Burkhardt Neighborhood, Dayton Ohio, but how do I know it's a safe neighborhood?
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There is no substitute for making a personal visit to your intended location/market when you otherwise lack personal knowledge of the area.
Buy a round-trip plane ticket and a room at Day's Inn.
If you don't think it's worth the cost/effort, then you are fooling yourself about investing there.