Does school ranking matter?

[Paul Scalcione Jr]

I've been finding good investment properties in a different state, however, the school is ranked very low! I also found good schools with not so nice homes. How much of an influence does the school have on the renting and/or selling of a property?

[Bob B.]

I would look for good schools with not so nice houses.  You can always fix the house but not the school problems.  Good schools are just part of what makes an area desirable.