At least long enough for them to grow used to the new name.John Corey

There is not much crime and apparently jobs are growing.

It is in a good area that is growing and I expect values to continue to rise.

I have the possibility to buy a 4 plex in another state that has good job growth, very low unemployment, no rent control, growing population , low crime rate.

If you wanted to landscape it, the property slopes so grass is not a good possibility regardless.The unfinished basement was used by the last renters to grow marijuana.

Realtors are extremely valuable to me overall but in a case like this, having the ability to go directly to the homeowner to make an offer will only help your bottom line if Realtor fee's can be saved.That being said, I wanted to offer my method for making an offer.Granted, this is more effective when the property is "distressed" rather than an ordinary house listed for sale.I don't make offers like most do by offering a number and hope they will accept it or counter.

Whats up PJ,Nice to have you on board with the rest of us biggerpockets lovers (LOL), thats is a very big advantage growing up around the business!

Anything that you buy and sell for a profit is subject to taxes, normally ordinary income tax.

If not, maybe they can at least point you to the local listing agent.Buying from the bank is a pretty ordinary transaction.

In addition, it is the next town in line to grow from a bursting metropolitan area.