The neighborhood has some boarded up properties, low rate of home ownership, and a vibrant neighborhood (think lots of people out on their porches during the day).

Most I find when the cash is substantial want to trade up to less hands on type of properties.Bigger Pockets is mainly a residential forum although we do have a commercial section it is not as vibrant however many people contact me privately.Over the years I have heard so many horror stories with SFR.

To invest "wisely" (whether with your own cash or with borrowed money), risk factors such as the potential for future global financial collapse will have ALREADY been considered!

Nevertheless, according to some analysts, it can allegedly have negative implications for the global property market as investors tend 'to redirect their funds into more lucrative segments (e. g., stock markets)' where there are better short term profit expectations.

@Tyisha G.Welcome to the vibrant BP community.

The S&P 500 and the Dow 30 is a ridiculous benchmark respective of the universe of over 13,000 stocks globally.  

Global Real Estate Asset Team Opportunity Realty (GREAT Opportunity Realty) and GREAT Opportunity Management.

The downtown seems more vibrant and getting gentrified with trendy apartment building .

@Ian C.Welcome to the vibrant BP community.

@Joseph BisaillonWelcome aboard the vibrant BP community.