The exception is unique housings like in the Redwood forest, beach viewing properties on a tree.

So the reason I bring this up is that PCS orders to Hawaii offer such a unique advantage if used right.

Extremely interested in real estate investing and the "architect as developer" form of practice (check out what Jonathan Segal is doing www.jonathansegalarchitect.com/ ) @Jared W Smith, I have the same question as Jonathan... how are our unique skillsets applicable in this space?

Staking out the permitting process is an interesting and unique concept.

The house is in an older part of town and has presented some unique challenges over the years. 

I found an area that is very unique, an island with no cars, and the real estate is surprisingly affordable.

This was a very unique situation that turned out awesome for everyone involved. 

Our region is unique in its current pricing. 

I'm now toying with the idea of using a partner and/or wondering about using equity in one of my properties to get another. 

Based on other things I've read, I had thought that Loopnet was a place where listings went to die, rather than a good place to find them, but perhaps Chicago is unique?