Mainly because if I used that metric alone I would not have done my last 10 successful flips. 

I'm not making a 100% emotional decision, but it is a factor.

If mass deportations were to actually happen, it could slightly ease demand, mainly in larger cities, but probably not enough to change rent rates.

Sapphire is much more of a vacation home community.The deciding factor for me was that Sapphire and Cashiers don't have a lot to do, except for golf and hiking.

I can't always be there for my projects, so as I'm trying to implement a system that allows me to always factor in a GC. 

White Oak color and Walnut color are the two main ones you want to focus on, depending on the rest of the design in the house!

I’m interested in how others evaluate and track down these kinds of properties, especially from a distance.For example:When looking at distressed properties in other states or cities, what are your main indicators that it’s worth pursuing?

Now if your thinking location jumps out as a big factor to all this, you hit the nail on the head, location location LOCATION. 

My main goal is to find something relatively close to the DMV area but without the DMV price tag.

North Linden, South of Main, Vassor Village, Woodland Park, MT Vernon, Milo-Grogan, Franklinton, Merrion Village, Hungarian Village, Southern Orchards, Driving Park, Olde Towne East, Franklin Park, King Lincoln, Old Oaks, Livingston Park are all but not limited to some areas in Columbus, Ohio I think will gentrify quickly and make for great long term buy and holds.