So personally I don't trying to predict and instead rely on a vintage year strategy.

Most homes of that vintage in this area will show some signs of settling (and many of them have had mickey-mouse repairs done on them like this one appears to have had). 

My current approach is a quick review of the area to ensure we'd want to invest there (1, 3, and 5-mile demographics), and then using general expense ratio as a placeholder (between 45-55% depending on the vintage of the asset).

hi alllooking for a reliable finished carpenter in Shenandoah Valley, VA area (Harrisonburg, Front Royal, Luray) area. we're almost done rehabbing a house for STR and are working with vintage heartwood pine barnwood for window trim and flooring. thanks for any references.

From salvaging vintage fixtures to breathing new life into tired furniture, the possibilities are endless.

It works in areas where you can sell the "vintage" charm!

Does anyone know of someone who can do vintage light rewiring who works in the Indianapolis area?

My wife and I have two furnished rentals, and my wife can attest that I was obsessed with finding the perfect mid-century lounge chair and the perfect vintage industrial desk and the perfect ... on and on.

Anything vintage or cool or unique, after a while you get an eye for what to pick up.

Many HVAC contractors are skilled in modern furnaces, modern AC units, and ductwork, but lack experience in the vintage boiler systems.