Now I am personally not a big proponent of smoking the thing because I feel it takes the edge you need to excel and it surrounds you with lazy people.

@Omar Khan From the way @Christopher Phillips described it, I think the objection regarding "quiet" is a lender's legal department being overly - and I think unreasonably - cautious.As to describing neighborhoods, I might say "look at the condition of the surrounding homes". 

Jefferson Park and its surrounding areas on the far northwest side might also be an option, but prices there have increased significantly over the past few years. 

We have watched the growth over each visit, particularly in Oshkosh and surrounding smaller towns. 

To give you context I was just listening to today’s podcast and heard @mindyjenson and @scotttrench talking with Joe Saul-Sehy about surrounding yourself with folks who are doing things you want to do.

Surrounding homes are around $200k + with similar plot size and sq. footage.I put in 40k desired profit to cover $15,000 paid to lender plus in the closing costs a point fee of 3% (Agent fees portion)These numbers look average correct?

Expanding our fix and flip business in Bridgeport, CT / surrounding, and looking to expand our list of GC's.  

DFW is big; I mostly stick to the FW and surrounding areas but if that’s an area of interest, feel free to PM me!

Would ideally be a place that feels secluded, has a cabin like feel, surrounded by nature, and is not part of a community with fees.I've looked at previous discussions around this topic, but I still have many questions:- Does anybody have direct experience with short-term vacation rentals in the Poconos?

Neighbors of surrounding properties have thrown me leads to units/houses in the nearby area I already own in.