Vacancy, capex and repair budgets are significantly lower in condos than other types of properties.

I am in the DC market and right now I am not buying because all entry level homes in good or not so good condition are going for market rates and I scratch my head to see how some people are making $ without cutting corners on the rehab.

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It appears my only options are: (a) need more capital personally; (b) live in an un-safe areas (property values are lower). - Does anyone have any successful stories in this area?

I'm doing most of my investing via partnering and lower entry points.

I know many have been successful investing out of their local area but I personally just can't find a comfort level with this...I'm too much of a control freak! 

I'm a local investor in the Lower Bucks area and I am in a bit of a pickle.

. - Option A involves going to a lower end rental market and trying to get as much rent as humanly possible out of the property with little work.

They will simply consider that in their Net proceeds from the sale....it lowers the net of your offer.

Areas such as southern PG County offer a high price/rent ratio but lower appreciation and higher risk.