I invest primarily in the Triad here in NC which is comprised of Greensboro, High Point and Winston-Salem, and your market decision should be tailored to your returns goals and expectations.Generally speaking - people are most-likely having success in any market you've got on your list, so you can too.

I grew up near Norfolk, so I know the area well, and my team is comprised of people I've known for 15+ years.

And this is where my ignorance will really show: South Bay San Francisco - a house is comprised of ~$150,000 worth of material, and sits on ~$200,000-$300,000 worth (right now) of land.

I have no dog in this fight as far as texting goes, just surprised at all the soap box preaching. 

Make sure you have some popcorn because it reads like a soap opera (a bad one).

Assumed payments and rehab costs will comprise about 1/2 of what we’ll cash flow, which was the attraction.

If you want to take care of it yourself block off the areas during demolition and do a good job cleaning with soap and water.

Still invest and do community work there:Central Ward - comprised mostly of Downtown NewarkEast Ward - includes IronboundWest Ward - includes Lower Vailsburg and Upper Vailsburg (which itself includes Ivy Hill)North Ward - includes Lower and upper Roseville areas as well as Forest Hill section.South Ward - includes the infamous 'Numbered Streets' and Weequahic section (pronounced 'Weekway' by Newarkers).

Then you wait for a response then return on your soap box. 

The data focus on the flip potential market.Atlanta Market TrendsOverview: The Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta metropolitan area, which comprises 28 counties in northwest Georgia, is the second largest metropolitan area in the Southeast, after Miami.