But  I will play along.PML if its true PML  not HML calling themselves PML is very much relationship based.So I just took on a  new client in the mid west...

And than say we go to west metro, Minnetonka, arguably on of the most landlord friendly areas in nation, and where $4k, $7k, $10k rents are a reality one could enjoy.

I’ve been looking at north of downtown St Pete, but staying south of 62nd Ave north and far enough west to avoid the flood zone.  

Smith posted the correct answer, I would still argue that "upstate" is everything north/west of Albany.

There are some transitioning areas (like Ybor) where we like to check out, West Tampa, some parts of St Pete and Clearwater are growing well also.

This is regarding a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom townhome in the Chicago west suburb area.

Tom the other issue for the seller is lenders with NON owner occ can sue on the note and get a deficiency judgment.. out west in OR WA CA MV AZ and probably a few more purchase money loan for owner occupied no deficiency can be taken. 

@Sarah West The basic concept is that you take out a 1st position HELOC instead of a standard fixed rate 1st mortgage.

In Colorado Springs, near downtown is good but also near the west side where there's great hiking. 

I'm particularly passionate about locations west of Gage blvd.Outside of real estate, I enjoy rock clubs, dancing, reading and helping others find their way.