But I do not buy bottom barrel properties in bad locations (busy roads, crime, eye-sore views) instead I focus on making a property one that the average modern family will want. 

However my incorporation company is pressing me to do the CTA.

Once you narrow down your markets, you can keep an eye on the markets and become attuned to them.

I understand wanting to avoid long-term commitments, but here’s the catch: off-market deals take time and effort to source.

@Namal Burman, your post caught my eye because I had a former client-now a good friend-who found herself in a similar situation.

Im sure plenty of opportunity to catch on it. 

If any of the specific areas catch your interest and you’d like more details, these are only portions of the full reports I wrote on each submarket and I am happy to send the full report to you, feel free to send me a private messageAfter conducting thorough research on the economic and infrastructure developments in Alexandria, Virginia, I believe it holds strong potential as a long-term buy-and-hold real estate investment over the next 20 years.

So really, no need for him to answer in his eyes.  

If I could rewind 7 years, I would’ve personally scooped up another property near downtown...prices were more forgiving back then.All that said, I’m curious..if you were getting back in the game today, would a condo with strong amenities but an unpredictable HOA top your list, or are you eyeing single-families for that full control?

I love the story of your artist friend, honestly it never came to mind to incorporate the two together for a marketing hook!