There are a few universities in the Chicago area although they are not real close to my property as Cambridge the colleges in Boston.  

I wanted to get your expert advice before jumping in.The home is in an up and coming area in the San Francisco Bayarea, close to public transportation however the area in a very ruff part of town with a lots of crime. 

The challenge with Springfield is a lack of public transportion — along with the neighborhoods, but I feel it can be a good entry point for a first-time investor with some connections.Thanks in advance for any feedback.

I suspect for the long term buy n hold investor the best cash flow will be achieved in the best appreciation markets.For best appreciation markets I would stay with the historical best appreciation markets: San Fran, Coastal So Cal, NYC, Boston, etc.Good luck

Fitchburg is one of few places within an hour or so from Boston that provides great returns for investors.

I think AI and automation will drive some big losses in the transportation sector. 

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In your situation, you probably had little choice: you needed reliable transportation, had little money, and no credit.  

I figured another $10,000 for transporting it and utility hookup which I feel is more than enough.

At the time the area was booming in interest because of a proposed transportation/infrastructure advancement.