Denver has a great transportation system and is centrally located.

Back in the day there was US Army Fort (Tejon) at the pass as this was a closely guarded transport area for Cali and there were banditos raiding the shipping.

Transit-Oriented Developments (TODs): Transit-oriented developments are mixed-use properties located within close proximity to transportation hubs.

If you're just starting out, I would watch all the videos listed here: https://www.reddit.com/r/Whole...On a 'zero budget', I would start out 'biking for dollars' (usually 'Driving for Dollars', but use whatever transportation you can use inexpensively) -- look for distressed properties, and knock on the door, see if you can talk with the owner/occupant (watch the above videos first, so you know what to talk with them about).

I've been told, as an example, to segment your market by quadrants while looking at crime, transportation, proximity to shopping/downtown areas, flood zones, etc. with relation to each quadrant and determine the best versus worst.

Those that took the information in the original post and implemented the type of strategies would have done very well over the last three years.Just for some background Context for those that might be reading this for the first time here is a little background on what I stated in the original post about San Antonio.San Antonio is a very diverse market with a transportation system that has made our city much different than any other.

My car is On its way out and I am eventually goin to have to take Public transportation.

I too live in Washington DC, a condo made sense for me due to the following reasons:1) Close to work-$0 in transportation costs as I walk every day2) Fair and modest fees--they have not been increased since 2006-2007, no risk of special assessments or fee increases, as level of reserves is currently extremely high3) Principal pay-down4) Property Tax and Mortgage interest write-offs 5) Minimal CAPEX (only responsible for appliances and systems within the unit itself)I purchased my unit in a B-class building, but in an A-class neighborhood.

Good luck to you and make sure you buy close to transportation, universities, hospitals, close to where there is an unlimited number of tenants to choose from.

My hope is that in the offseason I can find a way to market to people to come a day early to enjoy the area and be able to enjoy a low stress day getting to the ship that involves no delayed flights or missed shuttles (Im even toying with the idea of offering transportation to the ship).