We have PNC, UNC, and soon to be, Entertainment District!

Hello Robyn,Is the building in a historic district or considered a landmark?

We currently have 10 single family properties in the best school districts and we self manage.

I’d also look at local amenities, school districts (if targeting families), and proximity to major employers or transportation hubs.

Also the school districts have been increasing property taxes in A LOT of investment properties thus eating some of our profits. 

But if you’re looking for a more stable, family-friendly environment with lower costs and a focus on LTRs, Texas could be a better fit.Since you have young kids, I’d dig deeper into school districts and neighborhoods in both states—family life can really shape where you’ll feel at home.

Here are pockets I focus on for cash flow:West side - West boulevard, Cudell, Clark-Fulton, Jefferson, Bellaire-Puritas, Old BrooklynEast side - Fairfax, Buckeye-Shaker (the north side), Waterloo Arts District, Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, Newburgh Heights, Lee-Miles (the north side), BedfordHere are the areas that I focus on for appreciation:West side - Lakewood, Edgewater, Old Brooklyn, Ohio City, Tremont (above 490)East side - Buckeye-Shaker (the north side), Waterloo Arts District, Fairfax*I have a graded neighborhood map of these areas as well if you would like to check it out.  

Funny enough, my first investment was in the university district of a city and occupancy is essentially never a problem.  

Short Sales, Bank Owned, $/sqft, school district, days on market, etc.  

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