Properties are generally much cheaper relative to the rent they pull in, than in NY.3) Lower fixed costs - lower real estate taxes for starters relative to your rent roll, etc.4) Lower variable costs - labor is A LOT cheaper here.  5) Less stringent code enforcement.6) Less maintenance - milder weather, and younger average age of homes make for less maintenance.   7) Diversification - low entry price to buy property allows and investor to manage risk by buying properties in different neighborhoods instead of putting more eggs in one basket.In additional to the benefits I listed above the city is growing so fast that homes rent very quickly, often times before the sale of the home.  

However, be careful you properly forecast for increases in the property taxes.  

Also buyers need to be serious about purchasing a house when wading out into the cold weather to look at a property.  

Is there any findings on the accuracy of Zillow Home Value Forecast?

"We need to buy right" that's the key because after that you can just sit in it and weather any storm while you make a 5-6% return.

Paint companies put together their popular colors or what they forecast for that year as trending in fashion and based on "Region" but there is a reason the chip wall and fan decks are so all encompassing.

After that, the rain was enough mixed with the cooler weather.

@Aprelle HawkinsWorking in wealth management for years significantly helped me in this REI space.This Friday (weather permitting) there is a PB Reia meeting at Crazy Buffet on Lakes with some good people that go.If you know what part of REI you want to get into I could let you know who to talk to.

Demand for multifamily housing is forecast to remain high, as Millennial household formation continues and Boomers seek to downsize and re-enter the rental market.

Anywhere from East Falls to the far edges of Manayunk will give you an affordable place to live (and have fun) as a young professional and still be able to ride into work or take the train when the weather gets bad.