I am in search of others who have interest or who currently invest in the Susquehanna River Valley of central Pennsylvania.

I personally would use the money to flip in lower priced areas where it is easier to find deals, some local-ish areas I think are good include: Rialto, Yucca Valley, Bishop.

@Chris Carson so you referring to River Oaks Park upwards.How about 32204, 32205 – Riverside & Five Points? 

I am a new member in the East Valley of Arizona.  

Not sure if you can put water/sewer bill in tenant name in Lehigh Valley.

.  --  Rachel de Faut, Sea River Realty

There are lots of solid non-luxury towns like Plymouth (though we have luxury oceanfront properties and more in Pine Hills too), Pembroke, Kingston, Halifax, Hanson, Carver, Plympton, etc.For some real low cost opportunities, take a look at Brockton, Taunton, Fall River and New Bedford. 

In 2008, I noticed that his area did not really take any major hit to home price, maybe stayed same or bit lower, during the recession that hit silicon valley.

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A) Contractor A bid $1,000 to fix 2 leaks, replacing 10 feet of plank wood 2 pieces, replace shingles, place plastic cement and fiber glass along the valley. 1 year warranty, $300 advance, $700 when complete.