When I was looking at apartments one of the biggest factors we looked at for appreciation potential was job growth in the area.At the end of the day values are based on supply and demand, so the unemployment 'rate' isn't as important as housing supply and trends IMO.

My biggest question is this…the property is sold AS IS (which is expected) but has several code violations that the buyer would be responsible for.

I see the biggest potential positive to a class C SFR portfolio being high cash flow/NOI.Biggest drawback is poorer liquidity.

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As the majority of you are investors I would be interested to know what kind of thing you look for in a property management company.One of the biggest complaints I hear is the lack of communication which is why I keep in constant contact with all of my owners.

I'll tell you right now that the biggest thing I see is investors who bought between 05-08 who want to sell - in the "risky" areas - but owe double what it's worth.

FYI, both my local wholesaler (probably the biggest name) & RE/MAX brokerage did the same thing recently.

I think your biggest concern about the conversion is whether or not the conversion to multifamily is allowable.

The biggest problem with Summerville is taxes.

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