I like with commercial that you are able to have a more direct influence over the property's value, the tenants are businesses (except for apartments which are technically commercial) and therefore you generally only have calls from your tenants during business hours, and hopefully there is less wear and tear on your investment.

I too would like to one day  influence Latino youth specifically.

Would this not be the case of a broker trying to influence you into using an agent as was my case in Georgia where selling agents told me only Brokers can transact RE Sales.

He was part of my influence.

So far Influence isn't influencing me much.

That's why one of my favorite Books / Audio program is "How To Win Friends & Influence People".

Neighborhoods may have a market influence as a sought after area due to schools, proximatety to shopping or other amenities.

This together with doubts about future incomes and job stability of younger people may influence the ability or even desire to save thereby strengthing the rent roles.

Btw my influence number is growing does that matter.

As the site grows, those people (like you) who are the influencers on it will reap the rewards.