Look at historical price trends, planned developments, and how neighborhoods have evolved over the past 10-20 years.

I am a new real-estate investor looking at flipping properties in a higher end neighborhood.

These neighborhoods seem to fit my goals, especially with their lower crime rates and potential for growth.Do you think these are solid options, or would you recommend other neighborhoods in the Philadelphia area based on the price range and focus on appreciation? 

@Dominic Petoral would it help to have a list of Detroit's 183 Neighborhoods color-coded as Class A, B, C or D?

Those tend to be the neighborhoods that are gentrifying.Unique stuff to Pittsburgh I would say is don't go based on zip codes since one zip code can be composed of multiple different areas/neighborhoods.

We liked the market, the neighborhood.

I'm happy to share some neighborhood guide resources you way to help!

Between the neighborhood recommendations, the renovation "trends", and the "challenges to navigate" I'm praying that a local realtor didn't actually write this.

Install 100% water proof flooring where you can, and countertops that match the neighborhood (your rental competition).

Quote from @Kerlous Tadres: Quote from @Konstantinos Lembesis: Hello all,I have been monitoring the Akron market for a few months and I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for neighborhoods to avoid.