Or, rather, I was initially shocked when I look at great properties with 50% occupancy until I started looking at mid-week vacancies, off peak times, etc.

I'm looking at a property in Cincinnati, Ohio, the Pleasant Ridge community.

I am shocked that they did.

When I was 18 (Now 22) I found the site Loopnet, and living in California I was shocked at the kind of deals that are available around the country.

If everything is not "above board" and this is an inside deal or he wants the house himself, I'm not sure there's anything that can help.I've invested in real estate for the past few years in NC and while I've seen my share of unfair practices, since they were all investment properties, it wasn't terribly disappointing and I was successful with enough offers to keep me busy.But unfortunately, my Mom really wants a house in this zip code (in demand) and I'm shocked at how disrespectful, dishonest, and downright rude realtors have been.

. :)I recall how they said detroit was never coming back. after the govt bailout program (which, I must admit, I am pleasantly surprised they made a good decision but that's a different subject), guess what?

What I learned shocked me.

He was very pleasant and communicated in broken, but understandable, English.

Plus PA has landlord friendly laws, from what I've seen (I know NYC and SF don't).I looked initially in the bay area (too expensive - no shock there) and then out within a few hours driving distance.  

There are some companies who offer initial rates in the teens but beware the shock of getting charged for almost every function the company performs.