Ecology, conservation (including water & oxygen)  and food/nutrients should be paramount.

I've also found (as many of you have) that networking is of paramount importance in business, so I made a networking app to keep up with all of the interesting people I meet.

Originally posted by Charles Perkins:If the children are older they probably don't care how big the back yard is.Exactly, but proximity to the mall is paramount.

Generally, the freedom from stress & time to invest in learning and community building is paramount.

Forced appreciation is paramount, make sure you are getting a very good deal well below market. 

@Anton Ivanov thank you for the reply, and yes I definitely agree that the market, neighborhood and property research are paramount in picking a property.

By selling the home at a higher price than it was bought for, the original buyer will have made profit.KEY POINTS:1   Making money on flipping houses you will need to be diligent and have a system that mitigates risk.2   You will need constant education and sound practices in order to make a living in flipping houses.3    Being aware of the upgrades that are in demand in your market is paramount."

@Jeff Shumway is a lender with Paramount Residential Mortgage Group and a USAF Veteran.

Annie Gotch of Southern California Paramount Residential Mortgage Group Inc.

So like everything choosing the right situation is paramount to success..