People need to live somewhere Ben and credit is tight and I don't think it's going to loosen up for quite a while so I think housing is going to stay hot that's my opinionI always want to buy a good school districts and safe neighborhoods I don't want poor neighborhoods and high crime and that schools just don't want it

I have not found any links like the ones listed below for the burbs, but an internet search on the suburban areas you are interested in will give some information.http://www.phila.gov/cityplanning/Pages/default.aspx - Click District Planshttp://www.visitphilly.com/philadelphia-neighborhoods/http://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-philly

They have to be less than an hour from the main business district is.  2. 6-10% ROI.    3. 

It takes more than inner city renovations and new restaurants to improve crime and school districts. 

I bought this , in Pasadena for 130K  the inside was worse , This is a year later , Wasnt easy , its a duplex , each side  $ 1300. mo      Its in a Blue ribbon school district and a B neighborhood .  

My COC return may not be as high as a property in Raytown or those in the Hickman Hills school district, but being that I'm investing for the long haul as well (i.e. 20+ yrs), I think a nicer class property will fare much better over time. 

I train in wholesaling but also lease options and subject to and wraparound mortgages Virginia is pretty strict and having a real estate license really does help youI would start a marketing campaign toward houses with good school districts in medium priced housesI like expired listings because they want to sell I would knock on their door and give a free report and then follow upMost expired listings are overpriced because They don't have a lot of equityInstead of an assignment I use an option release because in many states assignments are frowned uponSo here are the steps-Contact the expired listing seller-Show the cost is sell by listing with an agent-Compare that with lease to own in getting your sales price without a sales commission down the roadYou can either act as a principal in the transaction by creating a lease and option with your LLC or sign a listing agreement and charge a fee to facilitate the lease to ownIf you're acting as a principal, you take your option and place a memorandum of option against the property at county recordsOnce you have the house under contract you market for tenant buyers in that area that have 3 to 5% downEither the tenant buyer or the seller or both will pay your option release feeP.m. me if I can help youBest wishesBrian

There are still areas where deals are to be found, but warehouse district, french quarter and marigny/bywater areas are at a premium.

Say something like:  I am a wonderful two bedroom/one bath home in a tranquil community close to this school, this park, that shopping district, this attraction. 

Marysville Schools don't compare well with neighboring Districts (Lake Stevens).