I think Lyon has a good future ahead: I don't think it has too many foreign investors yet (yes, it's all relative) but it is getting more and more visibility because of its food scene, culture, history and amazing events (fete des lumieres).If you are serious about investing in France and are not quite fluent in French, consider this:- If you talk about notary to a french speaking individual, chances are he will understand "notaire" which is more or less an escrow, not a notary public.

IMO, you will also run into practical issues when property managers will start asking prying questions that are unrelated to tenant behavior but which are based off the PMs biases (social, cultural, economic). 

I have met little more than disappointment after disappointment eating out in this town, bland boring food praised by locals brought up on little better than pig slop and sugar water.Let's talk about some other things that young people want: a flourishing art culture with deep roots in the past, good educational opportunities for their young children, diversity, proximity to other major cultural centers, natural beauty.

My thought was to update all the units to almost a boutique/chic style/contemporary style from what it currently is now - 70's furniture - and maximize the occupancy.

Now it has that contemporary look homeowners want.

I started a thread about replacing the bathroom tiles and then someone else started one about their cultured marble installation (unfortunately I was not able to find that thread again.I was quoted $1800 by a company here in Orlando to do the cultured marble (in a shower--no tub).

Over a decade ago when I moved here from the northeast Salt Lake was totally uninspiring from a cultural standpoint.  

So with that let's not forget things that might motivate; love, fear, greed, esteem, dignity, public perception, culture, religion, empathy and values.

Great, friendly folks, good questions that actually get answered, no associated sales pitch and a welcome no-nonsense, professional tone.Joshua, you've done a great job creating and maintaining the culture of BP - not an easy task on the internet by any means.

Hi everyone, I'm a beginner landlord in Essex county, NJIs there a sense to install coin-operated (or their contemporary counterparts) washer and dryer for a 4-unit property?