It's middle class, low crime, clean & zoned in one of the top desirable High schools. 

We are semi-working with the school to offer student housing for the first time on campus. 

In my research I've found that there are a handful of developers who are spending big money to renovate and rehab the downtown area and that the Scranton School Board is under new leadership, allowing the district to finally exit from its "financial recovery" phase.

Now a giant city 250,000 people and home to Cowboys, Stars, FC Dallas, minor league baseball, lots of companies, new Universal Studios theme park and something like 10 high schools now...big high schools. 

@Christopher MorrisTo assess a market, consider population growth, job market, economic growth, rent-to-price ratio, cost of living, school districts, and growth benchmarks.

Stay in the same housing plan, school district, etc.Don't just look at sold comps, also look for active, contingent, and under contract listings.

Search posts from  @Arlen Chou and all the other old school BP bay area folks.  

Did you go to School and get a Degree that gave you a JOB?

I’m old school and pen and paper all my expenses then jam a receipt in a folder for each property.

I still cash flow positive but I have held onto this home more for appreciation - it's in a nice suburb with great schools and lots of development.