Its young professional workforce is attracted to Denver’s natural beauty and vibrant downtown.

And knowing that there's no future returns or tax breaks to be had.Currently in North Dallas, I'm thinking about buying a house closer to work (Downtown Dallas) but anything even remotely decent is 35% and more of my monthly earnings.

I guess then Austin works in Texas as I am getting 200K new construction about 25 minutes away from downtown Austin.

My saving graces are my house is in ideally situated between a downtown area, a college, medical school and a massive Navy Base with a solid rental history (knock on wood).

They're in Pittsburgh (Downtown, P.Hills, Burrell).  

He has four identical townhouses in the downtown district that he has been AirBNBing out himself very successfully for the last 5 years.

Looks like most neighborhoods near the downtown core are getting overheated and overpriced. 

But if you're 10+ minute drive from downtown - you might be able to double -- but then you have to draw guests to your listing with a catered experience, and great interior styling. 

Remodels closer to downtown on older homes have ashpalt-shingle roofs.Just an opinion, but unless you're doing something very custom, try to stick to what the neighborhood does and do not let your personal affinity for materials cloud your judgment on what the masses actually want.

Steady population growth, solid local economy, developing central business district-- all new downtown convention center coming soon.