A very large portion of the tax base has left and moved to lesser taxed surrounding counties.

I'm a wholesaler located in delaware, I'm trying to network with investors, agents in the surrounding areas.

Surround yourself with people who are more successful than you.

On the flip side it is good to surround yourself with likeminded successful people because it's contagious

Before looking to buy a center check who the owner of the center is and inquire with surrounding attorneys about their dealings ( on the streets ).

Make sure you review the surrounding area and watch out for the RE "doom loop" https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/commercial/doom-loop-st-loui...

@Bryce Kennebeck Are you looking in Tampa, FL market or surrounding areas as well?

Conversely, if you're interested in short-term rentals, I recommend using tools like AirDNA to identify markets with high potential, based on the market score of the surrounding region.Additionally, understanding your financing options is crucial.

There are a lot of real estate meetups/groups that you can find happening in NYC and surrounding areas with a quick google search - I actually host a small one every month as well you're welcome to attend to network with folks. 

How safe/what grade would you assign to Academy, Kingsway West, and the surrounding neighborhoods?