This is because I know about 6-7 of these neighborhoods (I live in one), and because in addition to hard money, the remainder that we will have to come up with to complete the deal $40-50K I think we can handle at this point.

The surrounds are custom made & installed by a local shop - they come out & measure the walls before making them & you can specify different "base" colors & "swirl" colors..big or small soap dishes, etc..

While I certainly understand price shopping, it seems to me that in this business it could drive you to drinkin'!

Hey and thanks Brandon, I have been window shopping in Hoosier Country for a while.

Hi BPmy project is moving along smoothly, we are half way donethis house is located in a very desirable northern suburb of Pittsburgh.the school is great. conveniently located near "shopping", on the commuter line for pittsburgh. no more new construction. middle income, family friendly community.the projected return is tight b/c this is first time in this market and I think I Comped it wrong. a few street away makes a huge difference b/c of lot sizes.it's total upgrade, open layout, reconfigure kitchen, upgrade baths, all new windows.

Real estate agents here are more foreigner shy compared to Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, but well worth the challenge for the higher returns achievable.More than happy to talk shop if you want some advice, this is what we do daily for our overseas clients - same goes for you, @Dan Baker, please do not hesitate to ask away, here or via telephone/Skype. 

The shopping district of South Troy is starting to turn out very nice and beautiful.

We all love a little shopping so get out there and see what deals are around the corner.

In Homestead nearby a large shopping center, a vacant bank building had a barbershop in the basement.

It's very informal, with a bunch of people sitting around talking shop over food and drinks beginning at 6:00 and lasting till 8:30 or until they close the place at 10:00. : ) Lately there have been about 30-35 people at the last few meetings, and a large percentage of them have come as a result of networking here on BP.