I can see how your line of thinking is somewhat counterintuitive or counter-culture to a lot of folks here on BP.

Also, I spend a significant amount of time is to ensure that the foundational principles [Culture] in which our business are built to last more than a lifetime hence why I didn't name our company OLA DANTIS LLC :/ [that would be so much easier lol]I do not intend to retire on a beach somewhere in the distant future, as I love to create, add value, and serve others wherever I can. 

I would suggest first using Google street view to tour the neighborhoods and get a feel for the neighborhoods, stores and culture of the areas.

Apt investors meet up in Indy Jam 21st at 9 Irish bros.

Beautiful mountains, great beer, legal weed, burgeoning restaurant and cultural scene, and 300 days of sunshine.

There is a very active group in Rochester FFREIA and there’s always a BP meet up I wanna say it’s still being held at Johnny’s Irish pub.

But let's look at how to get to the root of the problem and bring the community together in ways everyone can benefit from.Get Support from Your Homeowners AssociationKeep in mind that most of the time, HOAs or those that have a say in such things are primarily focused on the longterm ROI of the community's home investments (as well as maintaining a cultural track for the neighborhood).

The older areas have very sturdy brick houses which can be gutted successfully without having to rebuild the whole thing, and in MANY areas you are not allowed to rebuild as you have to maintain the brick exterior look for cultural reasons. 

We exist in a “do” culture, often leapfrogging the thinking process.Overly “do-ing” cuts us off at the knees.WISDOM LEADS TO WEALTH.Soundness in judgment allows one to make fewer decisions of greater financial impact, and confidence in letting those decisions “ride”.Fewer decisions reduce time waste and mental scatter, and confidence provides peace of mind…collectively, allowing one to be in the moment for what matters most.True wealth achieved.

Also, most leads with Zillow show a basic Tenant profile such as income range, credit score range, how soon they are looking to move, etcBut one of the things I don’t like about Zillow is the fact that it pulls and makes available all your property records such as date of purchase, price etc which I prefer not to share with my tenants ( even though the info is public record).I also cultured a relationship with a local organization that help people find a place to live and also pays for the rent, after they had responded to one of my ads years ago.