Depends on the kind of neighbor you want to be. 1) Play hard ball and wait until you get a small claims court summons, then offer to settle for cash (for that small amount I wouldn't get insurance envolved) 2) Offer to pay all or part of the cost of repair to make it go away.

I wish I had a crystal ball about the potential increase in areas, but here is an off the cuff answer for ranking:Dorchester (it's complicated - Dorchester is so large!)

Cant try to low ball.

I realize people have different temperature sensitivities, but still. 

I am fairly new and still trying to get the ball rolling with REI.

They are more often behind the times, showing homes as "available" when in fact they sold a month or two ago.Don't be afraid to make a low-ball offer, but don't hold your breath.

Right now loan rates are pretty low a"nd it might be a good time to take out a loan.I think an investor will probably "low ball" offer on your house that would make you lose most or all of your equity. 

We are looking to purchase our first investment property to get the ball rolling and are leaning towards 2-4 unit Multi out of state as we are in Ca. 

Multifamily ownership and management is a whole new ball game. 

, but if residents in that area are already paying those "expensive" prices, should you place just below to grab attention, or stay within that prices ball park for your property?