Having watched DC and Baltimore markets, you will definitely attractive deals at both the places, the only difference I have found is you will need much more capital for NOVA markets than in DC market.

One way that I find rather attractive is to do an assignment of contract with the fee paid outside of closing. 

Real estate can still be very attractive inside an IRA (and even more so, inside a Solo 401K). 

They often attract a poorer quality tenant and usually having a lower standard for tenant screening and tenant behavior..........thereby creating slums.It's so true that someone will call you a slumlord (often behind your back) pretty much no matter how nice your rentals.

Check out Orlando around the attractions.  

Anyone have some ideas on how I can attract more FSBO?

Between 2008 and 2011, Phoenix was a much more attractive market and I have many contacts that acquired properties in this market then, including 100+ unit multifamily.

Some businesses attract customers to the property which can result in traffic and parking problems, or extra potential for liability if a customer was injured on your property.

Under what circumstances if any, could such a prop that is zoned for multi family development be attractive to an investor?  

DFW has done fantastic at attracting both population and jobs into the area.Austin: 12 months from a PEAK, although a great market to be in for the long-term, particularly due to the growth in the tech industry here.