- Are there certain areas you would stay away from and why (eg, high crime, bad schools, poor quality builds, etc)?

For the universities and schools in the area as well the research triangle area for Apple's first East Coast campus.2.

Best and Safest Areas to Invest Near DallasWhen considering areas to invest in near Dallas, especially for house hacking, you'll want to look for neighborhoods that have strong growth potential, good schools, low crime rates, and amenities that attract renters.

I took 30k to the sale and got schooled big time.. the big players are there with their lap tops the sale goes at lightning speed those guys snag most everything I end up spending my 30k..

These neighborhoods are often up-and-coming areas with features like public transportation, entertainment areas, shopping, restaurants, low property taxes, and great schools.

I’m currently 18 years old in high school, committed to a Division 3 college near me to play Baseball.

well, the crash in san francisco market is precisely because of that, so many startup has receive no funding making people or young engineer has to sell their luxury condo in san francisco, a condo that used to be 800k 3 years ago is now 400-500k-ish, however the other area seems more stable even we got more bid for single family, it seems, an asset that is rich in bid and appeal to family with good school such as basic 3/1 would be just fine.... 

In exchange I was hoping this could be a learning opportunity to help pave the way and set me on the right track for when the time comes after high school to purchase my first investment property and start the snowball.

I am a lifelong resident of California - grew up in the SF Bay, went to school in the O.C. lived in LA for over a decade and relocated to the central coast during COVID. 

Located in Havertown school district there is an overwhelming amount of demand for the Philly suburbs with all comparables selling over ask in under 6 DOM.