BUT, I know that I will need to expand to other areas eventually and keep an eye out.I am interested in your thesis of long-term potential...what are you seeing as the main drivers? 

Recently Covid-19 was the driver.

There are several online services that offer drivers bidding to make long distance moves so you might want to check them out. 

If the driver of an SUV was in an accident and someone else died because the tires were defective and installed wrong, would the driver be prosecuted for manslaughter?

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What are some key employment and economic drivers in the area?

You'll assume less risk in neighborhoods where you understand the drivers of value. 

Ultimately, the influx of owner-occupants into a economically depressed area (by way of increased local home ownership or, when not possible, renovation of vacant buildings) is the ultimate driver of "sticky" change.

These places also do not have great economic drivers like population / job growth. 

The tax benefit is not the primary driver for my purchase, however it certainly is a factor in the decision if I can deduct 80% depreciation in year 1.