Naturally, this makes some other people (read: voters) unhappy.B.

Think hiking, mountain biking, white water rafting and a community overall focused on all natural things and sustainability.

Natural fit.

Be interesting to see the inner workings of the deal and how it was underwritten.The big question in life, not to be or not to be, not nature vs nurture, no, what is the difference between a HML and a PML? 

The math is obvious but there's a natural tendency to go for properties you can obtain at a lower basis.

The nature of the relationship to me seemed exploitative and it bothered me a great deal. 

That feature is bundled in a Resident Benefits Package I have as an addon through Second Nature. 

Don't discount that.Real estate remains a valuable investment despite current challenges due to its tangible nature, long-term appreciation, and potential for consistent rental income.

What I'm hoping to find: I'm hoping to make connections, for mutual benefit; this could be investor friendly agents who have experience with identifying promising house hacks, investors who are looking for an additional financial partner, investors who are looking for a partner to help manage the load of projects (I am naturally drawn to planning and execution), and more broadly anyone who is willing to share experience and create new connections!

Buy something close to parks, nature, trails, or outdoor venues.