No, I'm not interested in being part of the movement to push people out of their homes, but instead, invest in Detroit Land Bank abandoned properties and flipping them efficiently.I work remotely in the advocacy+political world, so I could technically live anywhere. 

(Yes, there are requests to apply the 85/15, 80/20, 75/25, 70/30 "rules;" more so than requests to update based on appraisal.)Would actually be glad to get involved in more complex land valuation, but for that to have any success there's got to be greater awareness and advocacy on the part of taxpayers and their tax professionals.Overall, astute and expert tax professionals like you are better for investors and better for us, as we're in total alignment.

They have an excellent monthly newspaper,  locally applicable, attorney reviewed forms included in membership,  screening services, lots of continuing education and networking options,  and provide much needed advocacy for property owners at all levels of government.   

But most importantly, they do not need to be paid back.Resources for finding available grants:Grants.govUSA.gov/GrantsNational Institute of HealthSmall Business Administration - GrantsMany grants are highly competitive and tremendously detailed so having as much advocacy, expertise, and support in your corner is critical.

There’s been a ton of great advice and advocacy for each market here and I completely agree with a lot of the others’ sentiments about deciding what type of lifestyle you would like to live, where you would have the best job opportunities, and what location feels right for you first.

However, I believe many investors don't think that far out when purchasing real estate, nor do they get involved in the advocacy side of the house to see it through.So yes, there are value add options based on closeness to these amenities, but there's typically more to it than simply purchase and forget it.

A tenant advocacy group tried to collect signatures in Long Beach, CA to get a rent control ordinance on the ballot in November.

Does your town/city/region have a group for vacation rental / short term rental hosts that you can rely on for local advocacy, education, support, or networking?

There is even an advocacy group representing owners on the Oregon coast who are trying to influence extremely restrictive STR regulations all up and down the coast - even to the point of revoking permits in areas that already offer them.

Getting a DVPO in NC is simple, and most counties have advocacy programs to help with the paperwork and etc.