I wonder if they ever wound up making an offer.

As the local governments struggle to manage tax payer money responsibly, they should really offer incentives to private builders to build "income restricted" at a much lower price. $220-$300/ft for vertical build costs.  

Columbus may offer lower purchase prices, but as you mentioned, oversaturation from investors could affect rental rates and appreciation in the long term.Considering your interest in Philadelphia's vibe and your desire for a potentially better investment environment, it seems like Philadelphia aligns well with your preferences and investment goals. 

I'd guess you'd do at least as well as that offer, if not better.

I know that some mobile home park owners will offer this financing themselves.

For a lot of fixer upper homes, my offer, using an renovation loan, often loses out to lower offer cash buyers. 

Quote from @Dan Mahoney: @Tommy Davis As always, I am not a lawyer and I can't offer you legal advice. 

The guy with 3 posts may be offering legitimate advice having been in your shoes- The guy with 30 years experience may be hopelessly out of date, or even inexperienced with current issues.- The 23 year old who just bought the first house-hack may teach us something game-changing.The “real deal” looks very different in many contexts: THAT is the power of BiggerPockets.

Can anyone offer advice on whether it’s worth making the move to a large city in the Midwest or a smaller town in the state you live in?

Found a property I like to make an offer on.