Prospective Tenant #1 who I have had all the contact with is polite, and charming and got his application to me the day after I sent it to me.

From what we hear from fellow landlords in the area, there is high demand for rentals, so homes that are well-priced are going quickly.This is the address: 4726 NE 89th Ave Portland, OR 97220.Brief description: "Charming 1920s bungalow includes 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths with tasteful updates that combine classic features and modern amenities.

I painted, tore out carpet, and refinished the charming wood floors underneath.

Garner and Clayton are growing areas as well that I would add to my list for towns around Raleigh that have existing charm with huge potential.

In my area, I have bought and resold older homes with minor foundation repair/upgrade because thats what buyers in the area are willing to accept in relation to the charm and character of an older home, however in other areas where older homes like this are not that prevalent, buyers will have completely different expectations as to foundation condition and you could be looking at major upgrades to repair foundation including replacement, or adding sister walls.

It sits on a 1/3 acre lot (huge for central Austin) and had a very specific and unique charm to it.

So partner up, Charm City has many neighborhood that may fit your criteria, especially if you are interested stabilized, turnkey assets, or growth properties and not down-market flips.

Worked like a charm.

To briefly comment on Adam's reply above; Oceanside and Carlsbad are good suburban areas that have their eclectic beach community charms (along with del mar for that matter), but they come at the cost of truly being farther away from what makes San Diego Shine.

My husband is very charming, affable and great with meeting strangers.