Look for big civic projects - downtown revitalization, programs for artists, and most of all lots of JOBS coming from a coalescing of a particular industry there that can support the growth and put seats in the bars restaurants and baseball field.

We meet at 6 PM on the third Monday of each month at Polly's Restaurant 15 S Stanley Road.

A bit lacking in restaurants, shopping, night life, etc, but it's very close to Destin, where all that can be found within a short drive.

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I'm currently based in New York City, and after watching a few friends enter into real estate from a few different angles, I started to dive into researching the industry recently.I'm a 2x entrepreneur, building companies in both the creative and fintech space (as a side project I also created a non-profit during COVID to support the restaurant industry).

There are no data points for feeling safe walking in a neighborhood (crime per block is closest), local restaurants (walkability scores are great), capital pouring in the area, etc, like actually driving a neighborhood and/or area

One just purchased and put in place a postal franchise; the other teamed with a locally well known chef and put in a restaurant, and a franchised day spa.  

More bars, restaurants, apartments, etc. 

I am currently working on acquiring a commercial vacation rental property, which I plan to transform into an 18-suite boutique hotel, complete with a public bar/restaurant and a pool.

Fruit stand, restaurant, gas station, grocery store, convenience store, etc  At each location tell them you’re looking to buy some property.