Because the downside here is that you are forced to live in this place before you get it repaired because you can’t afford the personal loan and rent. 

What is the biggest hurdle you face right now?

Downside is when it comes time to sell, I would be hit with depreciation recapture tax. 

North Texas is good, we do deals there and in Ohio, Cincinatti, Missouri, Michigan and my personal FAV Indy.My biggest suggestion is to screen the TEAM more than the area, make sure they can deliver a specific result.  

Honestly, the biggest challenge in your market won't be finding deals, it will be over regulation and lack of control over your property.

It’s all downside and no upside.

One down side is that these reports are not available for each city or released annually.

@Rajesh Sharma One of the biggest assetts of a good PM is if they are current with education and legislation.

The downside of this - pretty huge balance on that credit card, carried for a long time.

@Dan Powers I’m one of the biggest  Philadelphia market advocatesyou will find on these forums but this is a terribly drafted article that provides no insight into the profitability of the re-sold properties.