Jim K.
C-, D, F-class neighborhoods
How do you draw the two dividing lines between these three types of neighborhoods? Is the A-D (and sometimes F) system in common use for grading neighborhoods the best possible system for those interested in investing...
Mark Vejnar
What's a slumlord to do?
I'm in a small but growing community in the Deep South. Some of the nearby neighborhoods have assessments under $10,000, but the homes are past the end of their economic life. It's not unusual for the properties to ha...
Bill Pederson
Need help financing addition to our self storage facility
Greetings,
1.5 years ago I was able to purchase 2.5 acres of land free and clear by taking a mortgage out on my home. I built a 254 unit state of art self storage facility which we are at 90% full. My avera...
Larry Turowski
Rehabbers shot in Rochester NY. Do you feel safe in low end neighborhoods?
Especially you Rochester NY investors. I've been in this area lots of times. I assume most of you have, too. Granted this happened at 7pm, but I don't like the idea of investing in areas where you'll get shot in th...
Bob Malecki
Buying 1st pos. NPN-- title issue question
I'm purchasing a first position NPN on a home located in North Carolina. I'm buying it through FCI Exchanges system, fyi. Seller has provided me the majority of the collateral files and I found that the address lis...
Ben Ertl
First time buyer - Multi-family analysis - Fox Valley, WI
Hi everyone, my name is Ben. First time buyer here. Hopefully this post makes some sense..Stuff about me:I'm about 75% finished with the BiggerPocket's "The Book On Rental Property Investing" (that blue book) and hav...
Leo Lopez
Buying a Luxery Property in a bad neighborhood
Hey guys,
I wanted some advice. I’m deciding on putting an offer down on a luxury property that is priced at 250k in the local dallas market. The only problem is that this house is in a neighborhood that has some ...
Account Closed
Duplex in Northwest Indiana
Hi BP NationI invest remotely in NWI, and live in CA. I'm looking at an off market duplex in Hammond Indiana. The asset class is not exactly what I was looking for, I would probably call it a C (although I know this r...
Ashley Proctor
To Trust or Not to Trust Trulia Crime Mapping...
BP I just want to know...Do you think that Trulia Crime Mapping gives an accurate feel when it comes to the quality of a neighborhood?! I ask because, looking here in Chicago, of course we have a ton of streets that a...
Aaron James Stingis
Opinions on Cleveland suburbs?
I am looking for advice or opinions from Cleveland investors on the Garfield Heights area. I am looking to purchase my first rental property and would like to know if this area is good. Houses seem affordable and the ...