We also have a relationship with a plant here in Rocky Mount where we buy them directly from the faculty.  

In this order.Curb appeal, fresh paint, clean, well trimmed landscaping, but, try to avoid spending a ton on plants and flowers, etc.Wood(faux) floors(laminate or engineeered) less than $2 per sq for flooring and will be about and extra $2 per sq to install.

Exxon and Chevron are building plants here so it should be good for a couple years. 

After rehab 3/1.75 (made half bath into .75 bath).Before Pics:After Pictures:(We had a heat wave here at this time...poor plants died...but it still SOLD in 2 days!)

@Kyle Plants This would be a great strategy.

So my question:  For lawn problem can I charge the damage (such as replacement cost to him), though I don't plan to plant any new lawn (since new tenant has moved in already)?  

I know that could work in theory, but I'm guessing they aren't really in favor of that option either.One day, they may be able to get a desalinization plant which could help offset some of the troubles due to the water shortage. 

A seasoned agent, often they have assistants as well, understands the idea of a "sales pipeline" and they understand that often the seeds they are planting today won't be reaped until months down the road.

Definitely not a financial or investment advice but some general guidance for consideration.Some of the factors ( A few I think you already are aware of ) I look for when evaluating a market include: Population growth and demographic trendsJob and economic growthRental demand and vacancy ratesProperty taxes and regulations…@Patricia Steiner laid this out brilliantly.Overall real estate market conditionsBased on your budget and investment goals, you may want to consider mid-sized cities with strong economic growth and rental demand, such as Austin, TX( There is a new Samsung plant brewing in Taylor,TX); Nashville, TN; Charlotte, NC; or Raleigh, NC.

I actually met you at your plant this summer when I picked up a trailer load of panels for a project of mine.