“Up and coming area”

[Alejandro Hayden]

I’m curious as to how an investor would know how to be aware of “up and coming” areas within a specific market? What are some things to on the lookout for? Who are the people to talk to?

[Mike Dymski]

Coffee shops where coffee is called something other than coffee

Trader Joe's

Whole Foods

Lots of cycling and/or bike lanes

Big/obnoxious glasses (non-prescription in many cases)

Wine and tea shops or bars

iPhones and thrift clothes

Facial hair (even if it's splotchy...maybe preferable)

Slightly pornographic art