He taught me that the end of the block was more valuable than a lot in the center of the block and that a stoplight at an intersection made the corners more valuable.  

The block is mostly houses from the 1950's and listed as 0 bedrooms (no closets?)

Unfortunately, it has not resulted in the home prices on the surrounding blocks to appreciate in price like how Barclays center did to apartments and houses in Brooklyn. 

@Lillian LeighLol trenton will never change To much crimeGo down a few blocks to Stuyvesant ave in the summer and you will see why not to buy there

Louis city and as many old houses in the city it has limestone blocks for a foundation which seems to be in good shape but no concrete floor. 

But mostly investor don't want to touch their cash to block anywhere unless it nevessary.

I again stepped in and got it done for less than 100 bucks.Example 3: just a couple days ago tenants said water came into the basement, PM said it's a blocked drain.

Based on T12, the pool maintenance drains 350$ a month + electricity so easily 400.

For example, is it smarter to buy a higher priced condo on the beach, or a lower price condo a few blocks away from the beach?

Im from the city and the neighborhoods change dramatically based on the block so just something to keep in mind.Talking with a RA is a great start in getting more concrete numbers on comps.