AA MP BH 4This Menlo Park neighborhood is located on approximately 540 acres and bordered by Willow Road, Highway 101 and the Southern Pacific Railroad. Belle Haven was originally developed by David D. Bohannon during the Great Depression as an affordable housing project. This part of Menlo Park has maintained that affordable housing tradition, with homes in Belle Haven costing up to 70 percent less than comparable homes in other Menlo Park neighborhoods. This is an excellent neighborhood for those seeking peninsula real estate investment property as this neighborhood is close to Stanford University, Silicon Valley, and the 101 commute.  There are consistently opportunities for investors to swoop in and grab part of the peninsula rental property marketplace.

AA MP BH 1Affordable Housing Excellent Investment Potential

The Belle Haven real estate market is primarily made up of single family ranch homes. These tend to be fairly simple in design and typically range between 800 and 1,500 square feet in size. Belle Haven also has a few apartment buildings and duplexes, though these don’t usually stay on the market long. Savvy investors tend to pick these properties up pretty quickly when they become available. There is a fairly steady demand for rental units in Belle Haven, offering solid potential for investors to earn respectable returns on Belle Haven real estate investments.

AA MP BH 2Families with Children Seek Belle Haven Homes

While certainly the affordable homes in Belle Haven are a point of attraction for many families, there are many other reasons homes in this neighborhood are sought after. This is a vibrant, diverse neighborhood that takes an active role in community development and youth oriented community action programs. The local Boys & Girls Clubs offer a variety of youth enrichment programs, and there is a library branch in the neighborhood.

Block parties, community beautification projects and numerous other neighborhood events and projects bring residents together on a regular basis. The neighborhood benefits from having Facebook corporate campus nearby because the company makes many contributions to the neighborhood, including providing space for the local farmers market to set up each week and helping to build a new structure for the police department. Belle Haven is a neighborhood that strives continuously to improve, something that bodes well for those considering investing in Belle Haven real estate.

AA MP BH 3Simplify Belle Haven Rental Property Management

Belle Haven real estate tends to be more affordable for the average investor, leading some to purchase multiple properties. Using professional property management services is a great way to simplify the management of those properties. That way, investment property owners can enjoy the benefits of having tenants who have been carefully background and credit checked and of knowing property maintenance and repair tasks are being handled efficiently.

Contact us for more information about how property management services can make it much easier for investors to take advantage of the numerous investment opportunities in the Belle Haven real estate market. Leaving the details of rental property management to the professionals can result in a better return on property investments, both in the short-term and the long-term.

 

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