With Sandy Springs getting their new city center just outside the perimeter, and several new mixed-use construction projects underway, the area is improving rapidly.

However with all the news and media coverage, i can forsee the prices of the properties increasing at a rapid rate.

I agree, Englewood is rapidly being gentrified. 

Hi everyone, I'm curious to hear from investors that are flipping houses in two of my favorite areas within the loop that are revitalizing pretty rapidly. 

For delinquent loans I would look to the Servicer to have a more rapid collection effort.  

My broker/partner is licensed in 12 states so he throws deals at me very rapidly to analyze and determine which ones we will contact to ask  for greater details on than their MLS sheet.

Professional services and Back-office jobs have been fueling job growth.Grand Rapids, MIThe economy appears to be recovering faster than the rest of the mid-west based on the Milkin Institute’s reports.

I don't see why one+ couldn't then study the demography, before targeting those metro areas and enclaves that are attracting more businesses... due to rapid growth, lower taxes, better wages and standards of living, etc.I have moved between Portland metro, Sonoma County, etc., etc. numerous times, since first coming here in 1988.

So, you are saying that a website that sells houses had an article continuing to sell you the story that buying homes in rapidly appreciating markets is a good idea...That's like trusting McDonald's to give you reliable data about how good for you a big mac is for you or that kids should eat a Filet O Fish to off set the risk of eating too many vegetables presents?

The properties I have are in Cedar Rapids to be specific.Love to hear everyone's story on this topic.