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View Poll Results: What would you do as a first time buyer?
Great House/Crap Town 4 9.09%
Crap House/Great Town 40 90.91%
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Old 11-14-2017, 07:12 AM
 
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On LI, I would focus on towns with walkable developments near a train station. But would not choose a new, slick, overpriced condo. I'd look close by where the older houses are and restore a fixer. This gets you a lower price and nearby amenities. So for me, a crap house in a great area.
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Old 11-14-2017, 07:15 AM
 
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On LI, I would focus on towns with walkable developments near a train station. But would not choose a new, slick, overpriced condo. I'd look close by where the older houses are and restore a fixer. This gets you a lower price and nearby amenities. So for me, a crap house in a great area.
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