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Kevin Gidusko
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Thoughts on Albany, GA

Kevin Gidusko
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My wife and I took a look at some properties in Albany, GA today. We were looking at a few in the 2nd Ave area and they seemed in great condition, great prices, and a nice area. We meandered through the city to check it out and there were some tough looking parts and a downtown that seemed just ok. So, when we got back home I did a little further digging and saw the issues the city is having with crime, also that there's a huge renter population there.

1. Is Albany worth investing in for the long haul?

2. What's going on with all the crime?

3. Why is there such a huge renter population and does that over-saturate the market?

Would love to hear from both investors there and folks who live there.

Thanks!
 

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Joseph Bagley
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Joseph Bagley
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I had a wholesaler send me homes in Albany.  After I looked into the area it looks to be a place to get good rents.  You can buy super cheap and most people there rent.  I'm looking to flip so Albany not a for me at this time.  If I were looking for rentals I'll look more at Albany.  Like it was mentioned Northwest Albany better schools and higher median income.

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