Perhaps JSQ or The Heights, too, though most properties in those areas already command a substantial premium over what they used to.

That said, the Triangle area of NC is a fabulous (albeit expensive) place to live and work, and rentals command high prices there.

If you were designing a building in NYC, which brand name architects would you hire to command the highest price point?

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And 36 Other Key Financial Measures http://amzn.to/Zv0Zph Frank and I don’t agree on everything but this book is the bible as far as I’m concerned.Frank also has another book called '10 Commandments for Real Estate Investors' that I reread every other month or so as a reminder: http://amzn.to/15ikXL0Ken McElroy has two great books on apartment investments and one on property management: The ABCs of Real Estate Investing: The Secrets of Finding Hidden Profits Most Investors Misshttp://amzn.to/HdXVf1The Advanced Guide to Real Estate Investing: How to Identify the Hottest Markets and Secure the Best Dealshttp://amzn.to/1bcWx50The ABC's of Property Management: What You Need to Know to Maximize Your Money Nowhttp://amzn.to/1d518JKPeople often mention Dave Lindahl’s books but I think Ken’s are better, one reason being that Ken is out there doing it and was dragged into the guru thing by Kiyosaki while Dave is mostly a guru who was mentored by Ron LeGrand, one of the old school gurus (who I worked for back in the day).Also If you haven’t seen Ken's BP interview on Podcast 052: Buying Apartment Complexes, etc. here: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/09/bp-podcast-052-raising-millions-ken-mcelroy-rich-dad/Because running an apartment is as much of a business as it is a piece of real estate I typically recommend The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael E.

So, in this BRRR  hold scenario, you can at least have peace of mind that you have a quality long term rental to hold and since you just did a great modern rehab on it, you should be able to command the high end of the rental price spectrum.  

I would look for cities that have great schools and low crime rates as they tend to command quality tenants.

. $100k property commands $1000/month rents)Assuming you are wanting to make your profits from cashflow, 850 is too slim.

we are 2 adults and kids 9 and 13. need something with 2 bedrooms.which areas on the north shore are commanded?

What rents can you command with a desirable unit three or five years from now?