For me, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, two markets are pretty defined, but a third is where I am investing. 

Secondly, I generally would not invest in buy/hold in a cyclical, tenant-favored market like my home town of Minneapolis.  

I would also love to get bids from general contractors in the St Paul/Minneapolis area, especially if you've worked with the city on CAT 2.

I'm thinking of purchasing a 2-4 family B/C+ neighborhood building for ~$150K in Cleveland, Minneapolis, or a similar market--still looking for exactly the right place.

I’ve been involved in real estate for years (as my mother is now a Certified General appraiser), and I currently operate a commercial and residential valuation firm in Minneapolis, MN.

I am currently looking for a small bank or credit union in the Northwest Minneapolis area (Coon Rapids, Champlin, Plymouth Area) to open a business account with.

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $252,500

Cash invested: $15,000

2,400 sq ft 1925 stucco true duplex - 3 BR down, 2 BR up. Currently doing a ...

I have buddies that own lots of section 8 properties in north Minneapolis, do well and don't have a lot of problems.

Leader1 is a conventional "direct to FNMA" lender based out of Minneapolis, MN, and my focus is helping real estate investors create their personal strategy for the acquisition of rental properties.  

Houses in South Minneapolis for example have appreciated 22% to 35%.