@Joe Gellenbeck Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a Class A property in Class D area, what quality of tenant will you get?

You're right, I definitely do not want to force a bad deal just to avoid a relatively small amount in taxes.This morning, I spoke with the property assessor’s office in the county where my property is located.

You want to be close to RTP (our economic hub) and the airport (located right by RTP).

It seems like location would be especially critical with pad-split (and similar systems), but I’d love to hear your thoughts on what to watch out for in terms of zoning, safety, or demand.Also, I’ve traditionally rented out units the regular way, so I’m curious how screening tenants works for you with the pad-split (and similar) model.

Most real estate agents actually do not have the need to go into an office to close transactions and meet clients at either a natural location or at the properties they are showing or listing. 

Does anyone have a refferal for a sewer scope company? I'd prefer a small business. I have 8 buildings with possibly 9 lines that I would like to get a package deal on sewer scopes of all the lines.

It’s on the rise but you just have to be selective regarding location and try to go for turnkey or keep it minimal regarding rehab  So you don’t have a nightmare story trying to manage a rehab from Out of Town. 

While different industries may have additional location requirements, there are four basic requirements.Low crime: Companies are unlikely to establish new operations in high-crime cities.

We are based in NYC but are considering (as of now) locations outside of NY but within a 300 mile radius. 

Something simple along the lines of, no pets due to small shells and turf located at property that may hurt pets, would dissuade even service animal owners.