We dumped a property there last year just behind the ambulance station, it took a minute to sell and as you say the appreciation is minimal, it's a cap rate town.  

If you send me the state you are stationed in currently, I can send you anyone I know that is licensed in that state as a lender that I would trust to answer some of those questions. - Where do I find reliable comparables to determine a house's ARV?

To make an informed decision, I evaluated different markets based on two key factors: the rent-to-purchase price ratio and historical population growth and housing appreciation over the past 30 years or more.After researching 5-10 markets, I found that College Station/Bryan, TX aligned perfectly with my personal investment goals. 

The prospective developer has gas stations and fast food companies who are interested in the parcel. 

(Genesis used to be The Service Station.)

@Kevin Lefeuvre Insurance costs is far more a consideration of distance from a fire station and/or fire hydrant than it is to do with theft. 

@James Mudd and my property is located right across the street from the new A Train station.

It has taken Colorado Springs (population of ~500k) longer to come back probably because of the significant portion of military personnel stationed here.

I just got one of my tenants leave and it looks like there aren't much tenants available.Looking to get Section 8 tenants and my property is located near Pittsfield Train Station.

Local grocery stores, gas stations, and hotel workers