Chris R  Chris you definitely want to give The Ultimate Guide to Grading Cleveland Neighborhoods a read.

Now realize, that no matter what you think it's worth, if a buyer is using a lender, that lender's appraiser will ultimately be what the loan amount is based on.

I work with buyers, sellers, and investors across Greater New Orleans, and I’m always glad to connect with other locals.Here are a few quick tips to get you started:Start with the Ultimate Beginner’s Guide.

You will also ultimately make bad offers, get bad properties, and rationalize how they are actually good. 

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I thought it provided some really great insight and ultimately concluded anticipate for rates to stay within the current 6.5% range +/- I think if borrowers were able to qualify with rates beginning with a five (for 30 year) that buyer and investor demand would accelerate significantly. 

And to not having to live next door to a tenant, because when you do that, guess how often and easy it is to just go next door and knock for for for, it is the ultimate iteration of bringing your work home with you because you home IS work, 24-7. 

Ultimately, we chose to keep the property and deal with a 1031 exchange down the road.

Also, what you have for cash-to-close will ultimately dictate the size of the property you can get in this market, so hone in on that number first. 

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