Should I buy a rental property built in 44105?

Should I buy a rental property built in 44105?

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I was presented a property on the corner of 116th and Union Avenue, close to Mt. Pleasant and Union Miles Park. It is fairly new (built in the 2000s) which is quite rare and will likely rent out to a voucher Section 8 tenant for around $1300-$1400. They are asking $100k. Any thoughts on whether I should consider that area or stay away? Will the property be difficult to resell if I wanted to in a year or two? 

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Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 31k+ posts · 20k+ votes
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Quote from @Nina Sid:

I was presented a property on the corner of 116th and Union Avenue, close to Mt. Pleasant and Union Miles Park. It is fairly new (built in the 2000s) which is quite rare and will likely rent out to a voucher Section 8 tenant for around $1300-$1400. They are asking $100k. Any thoughts on whether I should consider that area or stay away? Will the property be difficult to resell if I wanted to in a year or two? 


 It's the hood. If you want to own a property in the hood, go for it. If you don't, don't.

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  • Andrew PostellPro Member
    Lender · Fort Worth, TX · Member since 2016 · 8k+ posts · 6k+ votes
    2y

    @Nina Sid these are all great questions to ask your real estate agent.  Are you using one?

  • Member since 2023 · 7 posts · 0 votes
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    No because they all just try to sell me their own properties. I need some honest advice not someone trying to sell me something. 

  • Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 31k+ posts · 20k+ votes
    2y
    Quote from @Nina Sid:

    I was presented a property on the corner of 116th and Union Avenue, close to Mt. Pleasant and Union Miles Park. It is fairly new (built in the 2000s) which is quite rare and will likely rent out to a voucher Section 8 tenant for around $1300-$1400. They are asking $100k. Any thoughts on whether I should consider that area or stay away? Will the property be difficult to resell if I wanted to in a year or two? 


     It's the hood. If you want to own a property in the hood, go for it. If you don't, don't.

  • Investor · Member since 2020 · 337 posts · 213 votes
    2y
    Quote from @Nina Sid:

    I was presented a property on the corner of 116th and Union Avenue, close to Mt. Pleasant and Union Miles Park. It is fairly new (built in the 2000s) which is quite rare and will likely rent out to a voucher Section 8 tenant for around $1300-$1400. They are asking $100k. Any thoughts on whether I should consider that area or stay away? Will the property be difficult to resell if I wanted to in a year or two? 


    Union Miles is a rough area, but like all rough areas its street by street. If you have boots on the ground, I would highly recommend working with them and getting the details on the block its located.

  • Member since 2023 · 7 posts · 0 votes
    2y
    Quote from @James Wise:
    Quote from @Nina Sid:

    I was presented a property on the corner of 116th and Union Avenue, close to Mt. Pleasant and Union Miles Park. It is fairly new (built in the 2000s) which is quite rare and will likely rent out to a voucher Section 8 tenant for around $1300-$1400. They are asking $100k. Any thoughts on whether I should consider that area or stay away? Will the property be difficult to resell if I wanted to in a year or two? 


     It's the hood. If you want to own a property in the hood, go for it. If you don't, don't.

    Thank you for everyone’s input! I have passed on the opportunity but if anyone comes across any similar opportunities in a better area please let me know! 
  • Investor · Member since 2020 · 337 posts · 213 votes
    2y
    Quote from @Nina Sid:
    Quote from @James Wise:
    Quote from @Nina Sid:

    I was presented a property on the corner of 116th and Union Avenue, close to Mt. Pleasant and Union Miles Park. It is fairly new (built in the 2000s) which is quite rare and will likely rent out to a voucher Section 8 tenant for around $1300-$1400. They are asking $100k. Any thoughts on whether I should consider that area or stay away? Will the property be difficult to resell if I wanted to in a year or two? 


     It's the hood. If you want to own a property in the hood, go for it. If you don't, don't.

    Thank you for everyone’s input! I have passed on the opportunity but if anyone comes across any similar opportunities in a better area please let me know! 

     There are tons of opportunities in Cleveland, especially if you have the right team in place. Just because its the hood doesn't make it a bad investment. Just do your research on what is going on in Cleveland, get a solid team in place and you will succeed. 

  • Real Estate Consultant · Cleveland · Member since 2020 · 6k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    2y
    Quote from @Nina Sid:

    I was presented a property on the corner of 116th and Union Avenue, close to Mt. Pleasant and Union Miles Park. It is fairly new (built in the 2000s) which is quite rare and will likely rent out to a voucher Section 8 tenant for around $1300-$1400. They are asking $100k. Any thoughts on whether I should consider that area or stay away? Will the property be difficult to resell if I wanted to in a year or two? 


     UMM That is a war zone, terrible area, 

  • Member since 2023 · 243 posts · 199 votes
    2y
    Quote from @Nina Sid:
    Quote from @James Wise:
    Quote from @Nina Sid:

    I was presented a property on the corner of 116th and Union Avenue, close to Mt. Pleasant and Union Miles Park. It is fairly new (built in the 2000s) which is quite rare and will likely rent out to a voucher Section 8 tenant for around $1300-$1400. They are asking $100k. Any thoughts on whether I should consider that area or stay away? Will the property be difficult to resell if I wanted to in a year or two? 


     It's the hood. If you want to own a property in the hood, go for it. If you don't, don't.

    Thank you for everyone’s input! I have passed on the opportunity but if anyone comes across any similar opportunities in a better area please let me know! 

     Good move.

    Agreed with everyone that its pretty rough and, more importantly, the city doesn't take care of the area. Serious pot holes, drugs, run down stores, etc. Yes, there are places even rougher but Mt. Pleasant / Union is in the top 5. 

    Need proof? Go to Google street view.

    Now, a few streets down are actually not bad.

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