The price your house will sell for isn't a magical number that only the best realtor in town can get to, but it's determined by careful CMA.

in general that should work, but local bank in smaller town maybe more open to lend there, and have better understanding of the economics of that market.Accountant and Insurance, can be out of area.I hope that helps.

(Lawrence, Lowell, Haverhill area) I've spoken with locals who say crime really isn't that bad, its like anywhere else - there are better parts and worst parts of town.

I need to find a plumber I can trust to send one of those power snakes through to the town sewer connection and clear the pipe.

Also told her that if she was in town checking out houses to give me a call and I could show her the house.

Lenders are going to be less concerned with it being in a "C area" (if by that you mean the part of town with more crime and poverty) than they will be about whether or not its Cashflowing!  

I run the largest investor group/meeting/meetup in town and there are plenty of folks to connect with to support your investing and hitting your goals....it's just a matter of being pointed in the right direction.  

I know the west side  I get lost on the East side its funny how its an east to west town.. !!! 

I started exploring and educating myself about the process and different markets.

If you are going to raise him up to $700, then make sure his unit is at similar quality to other $700 units in town.