Stay in the forums and learn from older people not doing trendy things. 

Next trend is A frames. 

Maybe look at 2-4 units atleast here even in the trendy nice parts of chicago 2-4 units still cashflow positive. 

I won't have thought Newark was so trendy...

This trend is increasingly relevant in today's MF market, posing challenges for operators with fixed debt who are looking to sell their syndicated assets and have high performing assets but now the comps crush the ability to liquidate. 

Tends to attract a younger /trendy crowd.

We bought a place with a great view and amenities and not overly trendy (on purpose).

Those can be a lot of fun and you add value by bringing them current/trendy.

However, if the trend is for marble or perhaps engineered flooring, your buyer will take your wood floors as a minus, as they will desire to rip up your restored wood floors, considering it a renovation!

Only a couple more weeks and I'll have a paycheck for a little while again..Seems like the trend is to stay away for the SBL for a while.