@Anthony Saheed I would advise you to be very careful to recommend people to speculate in volatile real estate markets.

I care most about the Internal Rate of Return (helps me determine how long to hold a property), the cash on cash return (helps me decide why this investment vs other options, and it also takes into consideration appreciation of the property!)

Highlight features and amenities they care about most.

Care to share the details?

The key difference, though, was he spent months carefully getting to know the local architecs, reputable builders, and even a couple of niche design firms that specialize in modern builds for mid- to high-end buyers.

You can still use a property manager for on-site tasks, but your own activities—like managing bookings, marketing, and bookkeeping—must be well-documented and exceed the property manager’s time.It’s important to carefully track your hours, especially if you’re managing remotely, as this can face additional scrutiny from the IRS.

Is this pocket a value oriented area (most sq ft per dollar of rent) or will they care more about proximity to highways, retail, walkability?  

Can't say what's hardest, too many moving parts but take care of your tenants and build that goodwill, pays off in spades.

I care deeply about good Architecture and being a developer is the best fit for me to introduce a better built environment.

Definitely tread carefully here to avoid any discrimination claims!