Both of these areas are VERY difficult for me to explore given that I have a full-time job right now and they are in the opposite direction (plus DC traffic is no fun).

In these instances you may want to drive offline traffic online via more traditional methods.

I understand the commute is getting tougher and tougher because of traffic volume.

We'll stick to using it in the high traffic common areas.

Traffic is light, and for the most part people that work weekends will be at work and people that are off/don't work will still be in bed/inside. 

I found the deal on the mls for 369,900 at the time that was higher then all the other areas i looked at, and the cash flow was lower, but i knew that this area had more traffic and vitalization then other areas and to top it off no hoa.When i took the building over it was being self managed by the landlord and some of the units needed work. so i knew that i was going to be able to add value.

I like properties in C neighborhoods next to elementary schools, for example, but not ones next to high schools and the foot traffic that comes with that.

You can see much better cashflow especially in peak season with STRs, but location is very important if you want year round traffic, as our tourism market is pretty seasonal.

I'm looking for advice on what kind of carpet to replace with (high traffic / stain guard etc) and also where to buy it from.

I also looked at north Dallas, but decided that the area was inconvenient and not practical, as getting across there for issues would be difficult during work hours (and then there is the infamous traffic)@Sam ShuehSam, Property tripling in value is the very reason rental return is so bad.