My family and I reside in the charming Elizabethtown, Pa.

There are a number of houses that have mother-in -law apartments, or, as they are charmingly called in the Chicago area, "granny flats" and those can sometimes be a good buy for someone looking to get  additional rent income on an owner occupied.

Then you have Gruene and Wimberly that if they can keep their character and charm they will become some of the hottest real estate around.

The house is also in the Historic District (built in 1868) and has stunning architectural charm on the outside  with a renovated interior.Also, agree with Sean on being super prepared.

@John Thedford, don't jump the gun, there's more to come and it works like a charm! 

My primary residence for the past six years has been a small but charming condo in a converted historical mansion in Glen Park, a desirable part of the city.

As for -10, that zip includes Ortega, supposedly one of the wealthiest old money neighborhoods in the state with rows of million dollar homes, the very solid and charming $200/sq ft Fairfax area, some C and D blocks of Lakeshore, Cedar Hills and Hyde Park, and even super rural parts of the county west of I-295.

@Jon Holdman Works like a charm Jon, thanks!

Some guidelines we follow, many borrowed from some of the more experienced rehabbers on BP:1) We attempt to leave old charm when possible and refresh when needed, to include: chandeliers, fireplaces, hardwood floors, etc.2) Kitchens!

I thought about paying but I figured my good looks and charm were already contribution enough!