Just no guarantee if things get better or worse in your neighborhood.   

Timing, interesting neighborhood How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

I am hoping to make connections to learn more about this market, which neighborhoods to focus on, as well as learn some pro tips as I begin my investing journey.To note, I have begun the loan pre-approval process and have a dedicated agent that is eager to find me a great property. 

Raising rents to market levels is a big deal and hard to do. 2.

I love this architects designs for cottages and pocket neighborhoods, but this concept is something entirely different.

How do you identify emerging markets before they become over saturated?

That neighborhood is ROUGH!

Maybe, but so far the reports are about neighborhoods where people have real money.

Tenants in many markets already believe they pay too much (contrary to recent studies that show rent to property values have never been lower for the large US cities).If my insurance costs are not double my current rates over the next couple years, I will be pleasantly surprised.  

I searched for properties that stay on the market for a long time.