For a few of the multi-familys and a couple commercial projects, I commisioned art murals by very highly professional muralists to do large blank walls both interior (like the middle landing on a switch-back staircase) and exterior... usually trompe l'oeil painted-on windows and architectural features that weren't actually there.It was always wildly well-received and created a bit of a buzz, having articles written with photos in the local paper, and we were chosen to do a special small but high-profile project that was on local cable TV. 

It has mature trees, burgeoning restaurant district, riverfront parks, homes with character, and close proximity to sports arenas, downtown and the arts.

Plans for waterfront renovation have already passed, plans for luxury residentials have already been announced, art gallery's are starting to pop up, there is wall art(not grafitti) everywhere.

Just curious If you type Josh Can't well in the search button you will see a series of examples that I posted, when you run MLS searches  his information just looks radically different then his hyperbole videos.Just this morning latest example, 6709 Amsel Ave Canton, noticed the listing expired today.He put that one on the market, a year ago today, 6/2/15 today is 7/2/15 Starting price 159,900 over the past year he dropped the price six times, last drop was Dec/28/2015. 129,900For a fellow with state of the art marketing, selling expensive programs to teach students how to sell house at lightning speed for top dollar. 

If you are cash heavy and don't want to learn the art marketing then a wholesaler is a great choice.

Yes, that Gabled detail is common in Buffalo, especially with the Arts & Crafts Period bungalows you find in North Buffalo around Hertel and Parkside.

There is also talk about revitalizing the Garfield Park and Christian Park areas a little south of there.Here's a good article by the Guardian from last summer that talks about the revitalization in Fountain Square. http://www.theguardian.com/cities/2015/aug/21/indianapolis-gentrification-arts-big-car-jim-walker-fountain-square-garfield-parkI can't vouch for other markets, but I know that I have clients from all over the world investing in Indianapolis.

Buildings have high quality standard finishes, state of the art systems, exceptional accessibility and a definite market presence.Class BBuildings competing for a wide range of users with rents in the average range for the area.

You want to be thorough and legal, for sure... but I am not sure there is an exact formula for any one lanldord... apart from the hard criteria like felonies and credit scores, it can be as much art as science.For your example above, don't forget your ad also can screen tenants by its term (think location, price, pet policy, amount, etc).

@angel, I was thinking of this earlier today @ work, I was asking myself do I combined my talents with my art and real estate or keep them seperate.