Although it was in good condition, we earmarked some funds for further improvements, including repaving the driveway, installing a new privacy fence, and making select upgrades and repairs inside the units.One of the standout features of this property is its prime location near the vibrant downtown area of Bryan, with easy access to restaurants and shopping, which added considerable value to our investment thesis.Initially, our plan was to utilize the duplex for Airbnb rentals.

The other posters have mentioned some great locations, so I'll just stick to Aurora and tell you more about it.What I love about Aurora is the number of hospitals, restaurant scene, and proximity to the airport, and jobs (easy access to downtown and DTC). 

You can't tell by the pictures of a listing but you can tell by the price.Neighborhoods valued above median price typically have low crime, schools are better, you have decent shopping and restaurants, prices are considered still affordable and you have demand from a large demographic segment.You may call this the west-coast approach, because it yields equity more than cash flow.

You got to have one or the other, otherwise it's like saying you want to open a restaurant, but don't have the time nor money to do so.

The single-family and multi-family homes are at a lower price point than most other neighborhoods in the city while still being a safe and nice place to live.Pleasant Ridge and surrounding zip codesHighly desirable area to live in for all age groups with plenty of bars/restaurants nearby.

I work in restaurants operations management and would eventually like to get out of the industry. 

I've noticed some restaurants in town and stores have water tanks mounted on top of towers.   

We serve alongside a group of missionaries (we are business owners in the states with real estate and restaurants, but split our time between the US and Panama).

Yes it's recession but MacDonalds and InNout is opening more and more restaurants.

Some parts of Region 15 and la veleta are now really nice you have really lovely cafes and restaurants, and in some parts of R15 there is still a lack of infrastructure, the private sector is going faster than the public infrastructure.