joe i also invest in 19134 and i use allstate in ambler pa. they insured my first 4 then they had to switch me to their sister company american modern for the last two because i havent been with allstate for more than 4 years. im not exactly thrilled with them at this point. great customer service but the sister company is not that investor friendly

Although I didn't meet enough personnel in either location to form a fully accurate judgement, my instinct is I would relate better to the KW team, they just felt more modern (I am in my mid 20's).

It's a great niche because you won't have much in the way of  CapEx for at least 10 years if you build right, and tenants LOVE the new finishes and modern styles.  

In doing so, I always Sheetrock the ceilings with 1/2in and I never texture them (smooth ceilings look more modern).

Just finished modernizing a lot of our rent collection system.

How would I do a live-in duplex hack upgrade by taking on one that could use some modernizing work but is still liveable, but making sure what I upgrade will actually raise the price. 

It is full of charm and character with open concept, original hardwood floors and high ceilings, but also with lots of modern finishings.

Purchase price: $69,000 Cash invested: $67,000 Sale price: $277,000 Stunning Meridian Kessler home 100% remodeled to balance modern design & historic beauty.

Plus is a Mid-Century Modern and it's going to be fun to do .sometimes patience is a virtue.

Austin had the most advanced, or modern, residential developments across three Texas cities we saw.