Hello @Matthew Reid Welcome to the real estate ecosystem :) Did you complete real estate course yet?

@Mantana ThompkinsWelcome to the vibrant BP community, where you will find like minded individuals committed to REI and also helping others succeed.You mentioned an interest in wholesaling and as such I added a guide and a podcast from which you will absorb a lot about this niche.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/10/31/wholesaling-podcast-mike-nelson/ (BP Podcast 042 - wholesaling)Your time on this social media site will be well spent.You have taken the 1st step by announcing your readiness and commitment to embark on a REI career.Whether you pursue, wholesale, rehab & fIip or buy and hold it's up to you to decide.The bottom line is that you must take action to start.

Hopefully the area transitions into a diverse, vibrant area like the east side of Tosa. 

@Kathy YoungWelcome to the vibrant BP community.

My advice is, don't go west, but find your triangle in strong, vibrant and growing areas.

The BP ecosystem has been an incredible source of learning and insights for me and I look forward to getting more involved with the community, especially other investors and professionals in the Western Washington area!

@Martine JacksonWelcome aboard the vibrant BP community.

@Mark Graham IIWelcome to the vibrant BP community.

Sandra C.Welcome to the vibrant BP community, where you will find like minded individuals committed to REI and also helping others succeed.I added some links on rentals and sense this is the niche you are looking to focus on, while pondering which option to use to get started with inputs from the BP community. http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/01/04/how-to-rent-your-house/ (house rental guide)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)Your time on this social media site will be well spent.You have taken the 1st step by announcing your readiness and commitment to embark on a REI career.Whether you pursue, wholesale, rehab & fIip or buy and hold it's up to you to decide.The bottom line is that you must take action to start.

If the whole block is residential and retail, there is a potential for a vibrant neighborhood, which equals a good pool of tenants and market rents.