I just had Stewart title ( my favorite escrow company) do some research on 5 addresses.

Clearly this is a hot topic, but I think the 'feces art gallery' mention has been my favorite part so far...

It's a gamble unless you're experienced and know what you're doing.

Always run title to check for any clouds, try not to gamble on super small tracts of land like this unless confident in own title searching capabilities.

Are there favorite areas or neighborhoods you prefer, and why? 

Short term "quick money" kinds of opportunities don't really appeal to me as I view it more as gambling.

All this to say, my base case is that right now rates are the lowest they've been in almost a year and it's more of a gamble to wait and see what the Fed does than to take what we have now.

My attorney's drafted the mortgage and note and we sent it to our favorite title broker at Fidelity National Title for closing.

That's actually my favorite time. 

What is your go-to paint color and brand? Do you go for the cheapest or the best quality?