Nurse budgets are often low.

Canton’s market has solid entry-level opportunities, especially if you buy below market value and budget conservatively for rehab.

That protects the holding budget and keeps the project viable even if delays hit.In short, infill can be profitable, but only if you underwrite it with conservative comps, true build cost, and enough cushion in your timeline.

That's where your local team (especially your contractor and ops person) becomes so valuable—they're the ones who will help you build a realistic rehab budget, which is the number that will make or break the deal.Best of luck with it!

A good RE agent will have relationships with local contractors they can refer you to so you don't have to call random people then take a leap of faith that they are going to do good work on time and on budget.   

Partner Driven funded 100% of the purchase and rehab, covering the $140,000 acquisition and $62,142 renovation budget.

Partner Driven funded 100% of the capital required, including the $295,000 purchase and the $182,807 renovation budget.

THe majority of the good stuff is sold before it hits the public.I know three investors that bought from the Land Bank and they all went WAY over budget to finish the properties.

Even if you’re not in the U.S. yet, this market can work really well with the right team on the ground.A few quick guidelines:South Side:• Generally more stable for new investors• Strong rental demand• Solid cash-flow neighborhoods like Layton Blvd, Burnham Park, Lincoln VillageNorth Side:• Higher cash flow potential but also higher management needs• Only recommended if you have a strong local property manager and contractor• Look for pockets near Sherman Park, Midtown, Old North MilwaukeeIf you want, I can share a more detailed neighborhood breakdown or help you match the right area to your budget and strategy.

Partner Driven covered 100% of the funding, including the $80,000 purchase and the $55,000 renovation budget.