Figure out the place place to grow and buy land in that area.   Build

They need to keep their animal leashed or otherwise contained (electric fence, temporary fence, outdoor kennel, etc).

I was born and raised here, and now am an investor in multi-families around the area, building that business in addition to working a full-time gig. 

They also have dog kennels and a horse stable. 

I'm getting ready to close on a 2200 sq ft two story home that smells like a dog kennel.

-area buildings, just published a report on what’s next for Los Angeles (“Report”).

At the same time I feel guilty leaving him in his kennel all the time.

You also start to have more control over the pricing in that area. Building

Dog will not be left without a human in the house unless it is kenneled. 

It could look something like this:"Hey, I really like how you asked the seller why they are investing in the area (building rapport), I think it would be great if you could also tell them about what your connection is to this area as well."