I think SAFE, CLEAN & AFFORDABLE trumps UPDATED & TRENDY.

For a little nicer area that is too pricey for me but may be want you want, I would look at Mount Vernon, Bolton hill, Charles VillageSome of the areas you mentioned like Fells point or locust point are trendy and affluent homeowners are buying there.

In fact micro-apartments are trendy in NYC and to some extent in DC.

Coming into fall (after this summer season), could potentially see having more coastal properties for sale from distressed buyers though not sure if this trend is yet occurring. 

These are averages, meaning there are exceptions, but the overall trend is stunning.

When you've proven you have some talent and an interest for the game, then you can buy $500 sneakers and act like a baller.Long story short: build a business, then focus on setting up an LLC, business cards, websites, etc.

. #2: (More Important Factor) Breathtaking renovation designs.Atlanta is a very trendy city in terms of home design and the Pittsburg investors are truly one of the leaders in this space.

If you are talking about a city with higher crime rate but that has gotten artsy with a trendy district and resturaunts etc starting to take root then its like any city.

For example, could there be a need for something like this if you're in a trendy area and marketing to young millennial-aged professionals who are just starting out and don't have much/any furniture? 

(conventional loan)133,000 Appraised value (before renovations) 17,550 Downpayment (15%)20,000 in rehab (still rehabbing) I bought in a very established/trendy part of Cleveland (Ohio City).