Anybody with experience investing in Topeka Kansas?

Anybody with experience investing in Topeka Kansas?

Manhattan, KS · Member since 2016 · 8 posts · 0 votes

New investor that is scanning Kansas towns for real estate property. I'm looking for somebody to contact me that has experience and knows Topeka Kansas. Please contact me!

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Investor · Topeka, KS · Member since 2015 · 20 posts · 4 votes
9y

Be very cautious around Washburn.  Neighborhoods directly to the East and North are pretty rough.

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  • Real Estate Investor · Lawrence, KS · Member since 2016 · 55 posts · 35 votes
    9y

    Clayton I'm not an expert in Topeka but I do own one property there and am looking to buy another this Spring. Pm me and we can link up. 

  • Manhattan, KS · Member since 2016 · 8 posts · 0 votes
    9y

    hey Dave. Do you know if college kids that go to Washburn live around campus? I found a few decently priced homes around campus and have no experience with topeka.

  • Investor · Topeka, KS · Member since 2015 · 20 posts · 4 votes
    9y

    Be very cautious around Washburn.  Neighborhoods directly to the East and North are pretty rough.

  • Real Estate Investor · Lawrence, KS · Member since 2016 · 55 posts · 35 votes
    9y

    I agree with Jason. Need to look West. South has some flood plain issues that I'd avoid.

  • Attorney · Wichita, KS · Member since 2016 · 6 posts · 3 votes
    9y

    Dave and Jason are spot on.  I live less than a mile from Washburn.  As a solid general rule, only buy around Washburn if you are buying west of Macvicar, which runs along the west side of campus.  If you are okay with the increased cost and risk, going south into the flood plain isn't a bad area per se.  North and East of campus are class D or worse neighborhoods, and you'll have trouble trying to find students, let alone anyone, live there. 

  • Rental Property Investor · Clayton, NC · Member since 2013 · 33 posts · 8 votes
    9y

    I have 3 rental properties east of Washburn University and they cash flow nicely. 

  • Manhattan, KS · Member since 2016 · 8 posts · 0 votes
    9y

    Thanks for your replies. If somebody is interested in potentially managing a property for me there please give me a private message. I would also need opinions on the place as I'm unfamiliar with the area. 

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