I would think about this in terms of A) prices to access the market and B) overall market growth. 

I've heard of restrictions for buildings on the historical register. 

Things like accessibility, entertainment, lifestyle, surrounding road/property conditions make the southern part of the island low on my list.

Can you work with a real estate agent licensed in Illinois to access properties in Northwest Indiana? 

However, the tax benefits of an STR are still accessible without REPS provided you meet the material participation requirements. ...

If you have access to VA/DoD eBenefits you can get a certificate of eligibility (COE) to help you figure out how much purchase power you have left on your VA Home Benefit.

Scalability- how many REI investors can relate or have the skillset or access to the skillset to do your investment. 

It would be awesome if you posted this to our fileplace for easy access for our users!

Imagine acquiring over 800,000 square miles of land, stretching from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains and from the Gulf of Mexico to the Canadian border, for a mere $15 million — a touch below $440.3 million in today’s dollars.Basically 1/500th of a penny per square foot.This strategic acquisition not only expanded the United States’ territorial footprint but also unlocked immense potential for economic development and westward expansion.For savvy investors of the era, the Louisiana Purchase represented an unparalleled opportunity to capitalize on vast tracts of fertile land, abundant natural resources, and access to key waterways like the Mississippi River.

So a general lack of knowledge about the business and access to deals.