It is the basic build block of business.In the end I may be in the minority in my view that folks should focus on getting an education as opposed to a degree.

The rents here go for about .65 per SF on average, for an avg. unit.There is a 1 yr old 4 (1 bed rm.) unit bldg. one block away from the lot I purchased, each of the units rent for 600 (each unit = 618 SF) which is HIGH imoEach unit in my proposed plan would be 1 bed rm. w/ about 622 SF where I would like to start rents at 450.The est. cost of constructing is around 85K, bringing the total cost to 94k.I have contacted a few banks and the best deal I could find was:10% down, 20 yrs (My quesiton here is...will banks negotiate?

The homeless shelter is a few blocks away and day laborers a line up nearby.

You can always find a photography student a local college who wants to build a portfolio if cost is a concern.Description - 3bed 2 bath for rent/sale vs imagine living two blocks away from Popular Park.

If it sees it as the same, within 3 days, it blocks it.

If you give me a general area or the cross streets I can tell you if it's going to be a deal or not, I know just about every block in St Pete.

In my opinion, the larger percentage of this neighborhood appears to be decently kept... this one and one on the next block about a mile away has also been "let go".

This is a tough area to play and it varies from block to block.

Wait til the area improves and you have time to get more prepared for this type of property.I've heard of investors buying these houses in 10 and 40 house blocks.

I think they look nice. the neighborhood is a C+ type area and my house is the nicest on the block.