This is my first post although, I am a long-time lurker here.

In the spirit of demography, there are plenty of resources for research on the effects of neighborhood revitalization, such as this list on the pros and cons, this study on racial disparities across different gentrifying neighborhoods, and this article on how gentrification can be seen as a visible reaction to neglected neighborhoods finally receiving the investment other neighborhoods have gotten all along (see the images below).With this disclaimer out of the way, I’d like to bring the focus back to how mom-and-pop investors can identify up-and-coming neighborhoods to invest in, which usually involves purchasing a property that has been neglected in its upkeep, and add value to it (and the surrounding neighborhood) by repairing its deterioration and making the property livable and comfortable for its residents.What Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods Have In CommonLuckily, a lot of research has already been conducted on this topic.

I wanted feedback on this company specifically: are they reputable, or is it a scam?

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., with mortgages), but I’m trying to be as conscious as possible about my approach — especially when purchasing with cash or operating without financing.Would love to hear from anyone who has explored this or is navigating similar concerns.

Hi, I am looking to invest in Ohio, mainly in Columbus, and Cleveland, but recently Dayton, OH got my attention in terms of affordability.  I see many big homes available for sale with small price tags.  Specially the...

This would optimize the return.  

I like the cash flow on this one a lot better. 

Tools like PropStream help with the initial view, but I always dig into the comps myself.Rehab estimates – I pull from past projects.

. - If valued at $1.4mm - establish a Heloc to tap into the equity (80% of $1.4mm is $1,120,000 - yielding up to $120k to leverage for the renovation of the 2nd floor to apartments)Would a lender even consider this scenario - or are their other considerations to make a deal work for this?