If you were wanting to get into vacation property, which I know nothing about, I'd suspect you would want something that offers a spectacular view and close proximity to city activity (Fox theater, Washington St, Soulard, Arch, Busch Stadium/Ballpark Village, Savvis Center, etc.).

Sellers could sell house for more if they include a vehicle or furniture or some valuable w/ the house.Make sure client houses are staged so they sell faster & for more.

I work in a REI coaching center.

Sometimes a good time to get involved, because the owners are past the denial stage by then one hopes.

hi allI have been reading up on shopping centers and is this harbor funding group a group that was selling and buying shopping centers they have about 15 in a website I read on shopping center tradingnot sure if its the same groupif it is will those centers come back on the market whats the view hereanyone any ideas

Local community centers may have more information on this.

Regional population has steadily declined, in fact Allegheny County has the highest population loss per year with the exception of the Lousiana Perishes centered around Hurricane Katrina.

My goal, although it's in the beginning stages, is to offer information to people looking for help.

I have also read that the real estate market is still recovering and yet to gain traction, so how can a market be at a top if it's still in the recovery stage?

You can get sub $100k condos in Laurel that rent for $1200-$1400, so when you adjust for the condo fee of say $250, you have a 1% rule property.However this is pressure on the rent prices of these units in Laurel with the building of all the new condos and apartments near that new town center.