Thanks What loan product are you shopping for?

The 2008 timeframe was different and in situations a lot harder than now, but this market will shape a lot of investors that found their new market, product to focus on, and/or to dive in deeper when times get tough.   

Is anyone flipping in a market where this is "average"? 

However, I think for the average person this is probably not true. 

Average 2-4 family property values are up nearly 6% year over year. 

If your product is nice, I believe you'll attract the right kind of renter (factory worker, lineman, etc). 

Plus the average person probably finds Akron more obtainable given funds available.

Real estate investing is forgiving; the average person can still make money even with some big mistakes.

But, this house went under contract in 3 days for $20k over ask, with multiple competing offers, in an area where the average days on the market for newly renovated flips is 100+ days! 

Average age is significantly higher, and there is less to do downtown.