There is no pride of ownership and there may be external obselesce or factors like narrow one way roads, factories nearby, lack of access to public transportation and food. 

She has 2 cars, so, she can't claim that she doesn't have transportation to the bank. 

All of the public transportation infrastructure is there, the dirt is there, but the city wants to maintain parking lots and light industrial / one story commercial here

They both share a history of having started during western expansion, and evolved from mining/railroad/transportation hub towns to ranching/agriculture to energy. 

Identify your area (whatever your criteria)2. survey locals (this can be done online, I have started surveying people in the transport industry Uber, Taxi, Bus, as well potential tenants) - You’re looking to acquire as much local knowledge as possible.

This will cover transportation costs back to the US for anything major plus other medical.Non life threatening issues in Second and Third world; setting broken leg $50; MRI scan $200; Hip replacement $15,000; Chinese Acupuncturist $10/hour; US trained doctor $50/hour just because he wanted to talk with someone from the US; Prescription drugs being over the counter from Pharmacist cheap, etc.

Things to consider about location: Close to public transportation.

Civil Engineer (PE in TX, MS) here, with a lot of background in transportation engineering (airfields) and Land Development. 

This population growth can lead to an increase in demand for housing, which can drive up property values.Infrastructure: The Emerald Coast has invested in infrastructure such as roads, airports, and public transportation, which can make it easier for people to live and work in the area.

Yes, personal responsibility has a role but a society that is designed to keep people on the edge and a government that fails to provide the very basics of safety, health, education and transport in many neighborhoods is a larger factor.