Aaron makes some excellent points, as well.Here's a formula some investors use...Determine the ARV.Start from 65% of the ARV.Subtract:- your profit- closing costs- cost of repairs / fix up- holding costs and other expenses... to arrive at your maximum offer price.Why 65% of ARV?

hardly a day doesn't go by where i have a college grad who majored in art or english lit or biotech but what does he or she want to be?

That sounds like an excellent way to ensure mysterious flat tires, rocks through windows...

Hope everyone out there on BP is having an excellent Monday!

I've been working with David Kerr recently and he's been excellent.

Excited to continue to see BP staff so much excellent talent.

The less expensive of the two towns in what is very possibly the best school district in the state, commuting distance to the 128 corridor or Nashua/Manchester, excellent demand.  

Excellent point @Andrew Syrios.I think a lot of people miss that when looking at real estate investing as a way to get out of a job.I've got 39 houses (with 2 more closings in the next few weeks) and I still would never think of quitting my full time job.  

Baltimore is an excellent rental market, DC good also, though DC prices are significantly more expensive.

Here are a few sources:http://www.crimemapping.com/http://www.goccp.maryland.gov/msac/crime-statistic...On the right hand bar of this page you have excel stats. http://www.goccp.maryland.gov/msac/crime-analysis-...