Appreciation kind of lags compared to other places further east in northern Alabama.

The upper east side is still beautiful right on the lake, but many of the other districts have tapered off when the big jobs left. 

North Linden, South of Main, Vassor Village, Woodland Park, MT Vernon, Milo-Grogan, Franklinton, Merrion Village, Hungarian Village, Southern Orchards, Driving Park, Olde Towne East, Franklin Park, King Lincoln, Old Oaks, Livingston Park are all but not limited to some areas in Columbus, Ohio I think will gentrify quickly and make for great long term buy and holds.This helps greatly.thanks!  

I'm also on the east side of the state.

Also your perspective are you an agent, pm or investor.For example in Cleveland the east side has tons of A communities by income standards but the turn times of how long a property sits on the market is atrocious.

Hi Lorenzo, Within my 20 years of experience, I’ve seen this play out many times, especially in competitive markets like East Boston.

I recall a few guys committing suicide. the one in Sisters was if I recall correctly you head out 20 towards Bend and it was right on the east side of town and right off of 20..

NE Phila, W and E mount airy, roxborough, manayunk, east falls, chestnut hill cover large land areas - and there are plenty of surrounding suburbs there too that are great makrets. 

In Phoenix, a 1996 build is practically brand new when compared to a WWI-era home in Cleveland or Pittsburgh or some other Midwest or East coast city.While I agree that older homes come with more problems, buying something newer may not work as the price will be higher and won't cash flow as well.I'm of the mindset to buy what fits your budget and investment goals.

You might be able to find something in a neighbouring state to the east which is within driving distance.