Fairmount, southwest center city, northernliberties, parts of olde kensington/fishtown, olde city, society hill, rittenhouse are all very vibrant areas with lots of activity. 

I drove around there and it did not seem like a vibrant town.

As the city continues to thrive and adapt to changing market dynamics, savvy investors stand to benefit from the opportunities that abound in this vibrant Gulf Coast community.

I am excited to connect with fellow investors, share insights and experiences, and work towards achieving our collective goals.I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this vibrant and dynamic community of real estate investors, and I look forward to building valuable relationships, gaining valuable knowledge, and making a meaningful impact in the world of real estate investing.

Don't throw away your snail mail and pay attention to the "promotions" tab in your Gmail, including the ads.Sometimes the best credit card signup bonuses are targeted (both paper mail and email) and will result in more bonus points than the offers you can find online.Also, if you have a Chase bank account but you don't have one or more of the foundational Chase cards (Freedom, Sapphire Reserve, etc.), walk into a branch and let them know you're looking to open a new card.Branches and bankers are obviously evaluated based on their ability to open new accounts, and they may be motivated to give you a special offer.For example when my wife got a Chase card she got double the sign-up bonus in-branch than what was being advertised online at the time.If they present you with just the commonly-available offers, let them know that you'll just open it online because it's easier and will result in the same bonus anyway.If it looks like you're going to walk away, the banker may be able to give you a better bonus in order to not lose credit for your account opening.Of course they may not have the authority to do so but it's worth a shot.

Whereas homes are selling rapidly, indicating a strong demand and a vibrant market.  

With a substantial down payment, targeting the suggested price range within Raleigh limits is not only possible but strategic, considering the city's job growth and vibrant community.However, as you've wisely pointed out, the expansion towards outlying areas like Selma/Smithfield and Benson brings both opportunities and challenges.

Columbus is a vibrant market with potential for both growth and cash flow.

Virginia indeed offers a vibrant and diverse real estate market, with its metropolitan areas presenting numerous opportunities for growth and investment.Looking forward to seeing your journey unfold and celebrating your successes along the way.

Orlando has a pretty vibrant investor community both in person and here on Bigger Pockets.