In regards to your search we do have a few duplexes in your price range currently under remodel not yet listed on line that should be available early Sept. 

The comps in the area were pulled 0-90 days back of course, and a range of prices from $265,000-$285,000.

They are essentially wholesalers of retail inventory at retail prices. 

Homes above the $300k price point are renting in the $1600-$2200 range and up.  

There was a time when we could find good inventory there that made financial sense, but today that's become very difficult.Be sure to set up some Keyword Alerts so you'll be notified when people mention that which interests you here in the forums.Also check out my 10 Rules of Successful Real Estate Investing and download The Ultimate Guide to Passive Real Estate Investing.Continues success!

However, I have 0 inventory in their location, but I do not want to miss out on opportunities.

The property would need to be in the range of $170,000 for that to happen.

So the rental potential on this property will range from $950 (do nothing with basement) to $1600 (separate apartment).Other updates:#4 - the eviction is complete and the tenant is gone at last.  

This environmental control committee is a one-man committee, run by an employee of the community and not a homeowner (most of the committee members here are homeowners and volunteer their time to be on the committee's).Some of these fees to the HOA run well into the 5 figure range.

How does someone know what location is the best and what types of houses to buy, and what range of offers to put in?