Thoughts about Brockport (Rochester, Webster, Monroe: rentals, how much, home)

[IfULivedHere]

I'm sure if I took half a day I could find everything already out there but I don't have half a day to look so just ask the question.

Anyone have a experience with being a landlord in Brockport? I was thinking about purchasing a multi-unit dwelling in Rochester but then by accident stumbled about some Brockport listings that really looked awesome and by my standards (Baltimore, MD) were very well priced - even better in some cases than Rochester - Ellwanger, Swillburg, Corn Hill, and even Southwedge.

The intent would be to rent out half, and keep the other possibly for my own lodging when visiting the area.

I'm an east sider (Webster) orginally and admit that I don't know Brockport all that well. Other than the basic "things to know about being a landlord" and also realizing that it is a college town - drinking, parties, fights, etc.. Are there any other things to think about? Does Brockport have any special ordinaces about renting that are unusal compared to other areas because of the number of students in the area? Is there a more "residential" side to the village and a college side? Is the demand for rentals as large as any college town (basically demand outweighing supply)?

Any thoughts appreciated.

[MovesAlot]

Originally Posted by IfULivedHere

I'm sure if I took half a day I could find everything already out there but I don't have half a day to look so just ask the question.

Anyone have a experience with being a landlord in Brockport? I was thinking about purchasing a multi-unit dwelling in Rochester but then by accident stumbled about some Brockport listings that really looked awesome and by my standards (Baltimore, MD) were very well priced - even better in some cases than Rochester - Ellwanger, Swillburg, Corn Hill, and even Southwedge.

The intent would be to rent out half, and keep the other possibly for my own lodging when visiting the area.

I'm an east sider (Webster) orginally and admit that I don't know Brockport all that well. Other than the basic "things to know about being a landlord" and also realizing that it is a college town - drinking, parties, fights, etc.. Are there any other things to think about? Does Brockport have any special ordinaces about renting that are unusal compared to other areas because of the number of students in the area? Is there a more "residential" side to the village and a college side? Is the demand for rentals as large as any college town (basically demand outweighing supply)?

Any thoughts appreciated.

Brockport is a wonderful Village. As far as being a landlord, I have no experience in that field. However, I do know that in the village of Brockport, there is an ordinance regarding rentals. You cannot have more than 3 unrelated persons living in a rental property. This caused a HUGE uproar a couple of years ago....and ticked a lot of landlords off. Especially the fact that it is a college town.

If you are serious about buying a rental here, I would contact the Town/Village Offices if I were you...to avoid future headaches and hassles.

Town Of Sweden - Monroe County NY

Village of Brockport NY - Home Page

[shibainu]

I have lived in the Brockport area most of my life and it is good for renting to students. Lately what I have been reading the last few years the students and landlord relationships are in a bit of disagreement .
Brockport Rental Laws Called Unfair
Democrat & Chronicle: 4 battle for board seats in Brockport
I am currently living in the heart of South Wedge and currently there is a local attempt to revitalize the area. My landlords performance has been poor but does not mean that the rest are bad. In the past 4 years that I have lived in South Wedge it has gone up and down. Currently The past few years safety in the wedge is questionable. I would say especially closer to the city. The area experience about 3 to 4 murders a year for a population of 24,200 people, which has also since 2000 seen about a population decline of 15%. Home prices vary by street of course but the average is $82,419.

[Tx08]

I've lived in Brockport and I liked it. It's a college town. It's grown a lot. Hadn't been there in 5 years and when I visited last summer, I couldn't believe how much it changed.