Given your residency limits, the high prices in NYC and surrounding areas are a challenge, but there are still options in neighborhoods further out within your allowed range, like parts of Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.

I HATE plastic shower stalls and put in steel tubs with tiled surrounds. 

Is there any surrounding area specifically that you think could be the best option ?

I am very impressed with the development of the villages and this is largely in part for why we are investing in the surrounding areas!

ya were we live ( personal resi) we have humungus doug fir trees 100 plus fee tall basically surrounding out lot and if one of those falls on your house it can destroy the house and if your really unlucky it can squash you..

Is it on a busy commercial street or surrounded by other non residential uses?

Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas have some great opportunities, and it’s smart to connect with local investors and agents to get a feel for the market.

I am looking for more of a rent ready property in Richmond, VA and surrounding areas.

The percentage needed to be saved will be dependent upon the property, the condition it’s in, and the overall general vacancy rate of the surrounding area.

Though the property and surrounding areas look nice in the pictures, the doors and windows has bars which concern me.I am just starting our my RE investment journey and all help is greatly appreciated.