A restaurant or café with outdoor dining could thrive in this environment (there are not so many around the area), benefiting from the steady local traffic while also enhancing the appeal of the residential units.

And this should be a "living and working in ___ environment fit's good with my life" kind of things. 

Our team redesigned the interior and purchased all furnishings and decor to give a stylish, comfortable environment for guests.

Financed by securing debt on a different asset in our portfolio where we could get the best terms given the rising rate environment.

Our team redesigned the interior and purchased all furnishings and decor to give a stylish, comfortable environment for guests.

Our team redesigned the interior and purchased all furnishings and decor to give a stylish, comfortable environment for guests.

Financed by securing debt on a different asset in our portfolio where we could get the best terms given the rising rate environment.

In todays environment with higher interest rates there are less buyers in the market than a few years ago so waiting several years until rates drop to a more palatable range could lead to much higher returns.

It also sets a positive tone and builds trust with new tenants, showing them that their living environment is taken seriously and maintained with care.

THEN ask about investing out of state.This isn't helpful advice for beginners that live in an expensive market and are trying to get started in today's environment.