Looking For Active Investors/Information - Binghamton NY

[Paulette Midgette]

Hello Binghamton Family,

I am a buy and hold investor in Philadelphia looking to branch out.  I recently spent some time in the Finger Lakes and really loved the area.  Now I am thinking about investing.  Specially, I would like help with my research of Binghamton.  I need help understanding the various neighborhoods, which are good for buy/hold, solid tenants, relatively low crime rate.  Student rentals vs non-student rentals...stay away from one or keep both on the list?  What is the purchase price-rent ratio like.  Real estate taxes reasonable or way too high?

My research showed that the West Side (WSNP) might be a good place to start.  I understand students like to rent in the area.  I like to invest in downtown areas that are revitalizing.  I couldn't tell from my research if this is occurring in Binghamton.

Any advice, links, reports, that you can point me to would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

[Stephanie Jacobson]

Hi Paulette! I'm so glad you liked it here! This isn't a beautiful area, and Binghamton is a hot spot for investors right now. 

I've sent you a PM; I'm and agent and I cover both Ithaca and Binghamton.