Some are as low as $1800.

If it were me, I would reach out to other franchisees in your area (perhaps your Development Agent might have some insight...see...I know the Subway lingo and I've done Subways in my banking days).

There are some area I don’t think will ever gentrify even in the north side.  

Hey @Megan OConnor, I can't comment on the area specifically but it is doable.You need to search AirBNB and VRBO to get a look at the competition (don't forget to look at VRBO)You have to work into your plans the downturn during the off season.

Hi Tariq,Which areas are you looking at and how much are you looking to put down? 

As I was priced out of the area, I decided to look at other towns in Pennsylvania.I bought a home in late October in Luzerne County for $83,500 and decided to manage on my own for the first time. 

Hi Giovanni, let me know if you need help in the Atlanta, GA area.

Looking in the Texas area for my first deal of 32-64 unit MFH.

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This structure probably just means more grey area which means more legal fees and perhaps less chance of either of us being covered at all.