Also read and thoroughly understand AB 968.

Where I am (AB), we don't have as many closing costs as you seem to have in the US. 

I'd say my property is a B-C class; not knowing anything about Cleveland at first, I was fortunate to have a great realtor who guided me on getting to know the different areas better during my search (also during an actual visit out there).

At best they might be using national data, but that's not useful unless it separates Class A, B, C & D properties. 

Tax Questions:Are my assumptions in A, B and C and D above, correct?

Hi Taz.I recently visited and decided upon L.R and B-ham as well.Curious as to 1) what you liked better about the Little Rock market2) What type of neighborhoods are you looking to invest into in those areas (Section 8, A,B,C etc)Thanks!

Is there an efficient and reliable way to figure out what neighborhoods are Class A/B? 

Just have to write more offers and buy uglier properties:)Flips are done at even higher price points, but again, have to be very careful to understand the Neighborhood, where it's heading and then the block.We've applied Class A, B, C & D labels to all of Detroit's 183 Neighborhoods - to help investors make wiser choices.

If you are in a B neighborhood or above I think it would be worth it and I actually am very good friends with someone who could give you an excellent price on the countertop.

One person is extrapolating out the depths of the inner city to the entire market as far as long term viability for investment, when the other person is actually considering A/B neighborhood buy and hold.