It's so culturally diverse and rich community.  

The city of South Bend, population 101,190, is the economic and cultural hub of a multi-county, bi-state greater region, population 858,055 (seven counties), with a labor force of 415,426.

Hi @Gavin ClarkeWelcome to BP - it´s always great to see other Irish people active here who are interested in building US portfolios, so well done on the DC purchase.

After I visit, I always sit down with them, I fill up my renovation cost form, sometime I bring comps, and I do all my calculation in front of them so they understand the price I'm offering.The only time the seller felt insulted was an old Haitian women that sought I was racist, but that was mostly a cultural problem.

There is a renter culture due to so many people moving her from somewhere else that its possible to get tenants that enjoy renting rather than renting just because they can't afford to buy.  

Aspiring to leverage portfolio as it develops towards local community and cultural improvements that go hand-in-hand with top-notch financial performance.

Our culture of having things now instead of delaying gratification and working toward something when we can afford it has crippled our people.

The eviction culture is another.

Could just be the culture down here in Miami, but listing agents rather work with the smaller regional and local banks.

Hot spots in my town are going to be located closer to the Cultural district lately.