I think it's a wonderful hidden gem.

Thumbtack is another little gem.

Yes you can find a gem in the rough, but it is much more unlikely to find something good.You could go to a couple different counties auctions after doing your due diligence and be the high bidder on some decent properties that not many other people have noticed and that still might be a pretty good bargain.You can do well buying tax liens but you have to put in the work.Look for properties that have a FMV below what the big boys are looking for and you will increase your chances of finding something decent for a bargain price.You can still try the OTC method, you might get lucky.John Underwood

The properties north of 98 will absolutely be a gem after the tunnel is done, and people who want "The Truman Show" will be renting there.

Also i think it would be gem to things like what flooring , carpet etc.

But this gem( my current primary residence) is for me /family to enjoy hopefully forever or i buy a beach property for me and my sweet heart which i am looking for currently.( Not the sweet heart but the beach property ;) )

The problem is that some gems can get lost among bad.

There are occasional gems out there but not a lot so you have to keep looking and try not to lose patience. 

What was a quiet hidden gem of a market suddenly went nuts.

Richton Park have some areas like Park Forest but you can find some gems in the more developed areas if you are patient and diligent.