I'm a single parent, and my professions are certified credit consultant, paralegal, private investigator(skip tracer), offline marketing consultant for business on and offline.I'm well known in the "Credit Restoration" space in east Texas and surrounding areas in getting one out of debt and increasing ones FICO Scores removing any of your inaccurate and unverifiable derogatory trade lines to receive more money for investments 4 real estate, etc., in which I have connections in getting some financing for that purpose.

Paul -My wife and I have been scanning the area, and just put in an offer on a place in the Longwood neighborhood.I would suggest looking anywhere in the South Bronx going up the east side.Mott Haven (Probably the most 'Up & Coming')Throggs NeckCypressLongwoodThose are the places I would check out.

If you can deal with a little ghetto-ness you can find some good deals around here, 2 bed/1bath houses on the east side can be had for 40k and rent for $850-900.

He deals with the customer , and he does the job (no middle-man here!!)

My opinion is that it's "pocket-y" East of Troost.  

Sit down & have a talk with them - keep calm, be business-like & see if you can come to a middle ground.

I asked him to send a proposal and he sent the following email later this afternoon: “the cost to do roof with doing east side and west side ,(except for west rear side), complete tearoff and redeck and reroof with dimensional shingles and peak roof vent system and new gutters (,no downspouts), in same areas. will b 11,800.00 will need 4000.00 deposit upon start , balance due upon completion.

This is the second time in a month I've had to take several down in front of my office (King Lincoln) AND near my home (Olde Town East).Find another way to reach your customers.

I'm assuming by 2700 miles from your rental property, it's situated on the east coast or the midwest?

Being new and not knowing the Madison market well, I could use the guidance.It seems to me that being a 1/1 duplex, if I ever needed/wanted to sell, I might have a very hard time.What I do know (And this is off the rental flyer that was passed on to me):Rent: 865/mo/unitUpdated/Clean Property - from the pictures it looks newly renovated or well kept.Large living roomhardwood floors throughout, ceramic in kitchen.Off street parkingNeighborhood Park NearbyLocation: Near East High SchoolAgain, I haven't talked numbers whatsoever since time didn't permit, but before I call to get more info, I'd like to get a good idea of an exit strategy.