The reason we are targeting Shorewood for our duplex is the school system (kids) and the interest deferred down-payment assistance loan and duplex/attic conversion loans that the village offers.

@Adrian Becoat - We're meeting at Tupelo Honey at 6PM, right across from Cameron Village.

Looks like it is in Richardson Village but yes a very rough area...

Mary, Meredith Village up in Laconia, Citizens...

But there would be nothing the village could do about it.  

check Regency Village in North Plainfield, not too far from Edison area.

On the other hand, I use Yelp and find out what people think of their building department and can get some insight on what I am walking into should repairs be in order.http://www.yelp.com/biz/village-of-brookfield-broo...Generally, if you take a couple hours online and do some research, you can avoid a lot of hidden issues.

Also, my house in Maryland is in Chesapeake Beach (Chesapeake Village neighborhood).

I really like Charles Village, Locust Point, Federal Hill, etc., but I am buying for cash flow and it doesn't seem that for the purchase price in those areas that rent prices do not make up for the difference.

Hi, I have two investment properties in Jersey City and I currently rent in the West Village in NYC.