That being dictated by the quality of the building and proximity to the major job centers.There is a lot of gentrification happening in/around the city stemming from the East End where most of the universities/hospitals are located.

The odds and physics are against you. 

If you need a lot of hand-holding on deals or access to a physical space, this might not be the best option.

My biggest worry is vacancies eating into my ROI, especially if I can’t be physically present to market the unit or fix issues quickly.

We want something family-friendly, multi-use, and big enough to bring in other businesses like a juice bar, small restaurant, physical therapy, gym, etc.Here’s where I’m looking for help:1.

On top of that, some sellers in those markets are offering post-closing credits or even rate buydowns right now, which can help the numbers make sense from day one.If you focus on metros with solid job diversity, healthcare hubs, and proximity to parks/nature (Cleveland suburbs, even other Midwest/Southeast metros), you’ll give yourself multiple exit strategies while keeping cash flow and stability front and center.Always happy to chat more about what's worked for other investors.Best of luck!

I would appreciate any physical paper book recs on these topics.

I as well needed proximity to NYC for work, North NJ made commuting easy. 

Value came from speed, access to capital, and sharp execution rather than physical improvements.

. • Then layer in demand drivers: job growth, traffic counts, school districts, proximity to commercial corridors. • A quick hack: pull the last 5–10 permits issued in that area.