It seems that condos have appreciated greater simply due to having a larger supply of buyers by not having the restrictions, but I would think that the exclusivity of coops would compensate by creating a superior environment for owners, making it a more desirable place to live.  

Remind them their lease is expiring and has not been renewed.If you suspect a hostile environment, "cash-for-keys" usually has good results. 

This would allow me to travel, as I'd bring my specially designed environment with me.

Hello All,I'm traveling to Portland next month and wanted to scout out potential investments. I would say there is a good probability that I will not purchase anything on this trip. But I do intend to purchase somethi...

You need to look closely at not only the numbers, but the environment (neighborhood, demographics, crime, access to services (bus, transportation, etc.) and proximity to jobs). 

More information is available at the Md Dept of the Environment website.

The "foreclosure discount" of a decade ago doesn't apply, since that concept applied to a completely different foreclosure environment.

This is a very pro tenant environment that will eat inexperienced landlords alive.Take 6 month to a year to learn every aspect of the business, get your team together once you know everything.

Turnkey properties that are almost ready to rent are more of what I was thinking.I believe that location is everything, but I understand that in the current market environment there is often a high premium on location.

The city that I live in is a low income environment, so the houses are going cheap, but it is a college town so the rent is high.