I love my job and the people I work with.Since I love what I do, and I’m my own boss already, I don't want to make real estate my job.

This assists in identifying a couple items;* Meeting the decision makers in the neighborhood zoning who would or would not consider a rezoning of the subject property of interest* Meeting zoning attorneys that are getting approvals on behalf of there clients in that same neighborhood and see what scenarios are not getting approved.Neighborhood Associations, CDC's and RCO's in Philadelphia make or break at zoning.

But, it's important to determine what metrics are important for your"best market" based on your investment strategy.If I'm trying to gain on Appreciation and exit my position in 3 - 5 years, Austin might be a great bet.If I'm trying to fix & flip to exit my position quickly, Atlanta might be a great bet.If I'm trying to buy and hold over the long term Tampa might be a great bet.Lists are fun to look at but, don't use lists alone to make real long-term decisions :)*The above are not actual recommendations by strategy.

The property is an indoor garage and driveway that is 1 block away from my home. 

The trade off is in my area (non major city) the cell reception can be spotty sometimes, especially indoors.  

and don't forget the coffee maker. using the 25,000 primarily on advertising should bring you multiple times that amount.

@Jim very good point to make...Really making me think if this makes sense from a budget and current/future perspective!

I suspect in certain markets we were defiantly market makers.

Remember the butcher, the baker and the candlestick maker?

I've run this through the calculator, and it says it's a negative cash flow deal financed under 15 years, pretty much even at 15 years, and a money maker in the 20-30 year range.For some reason, I can't get it out of my head.It's a condo in Colorado Springs, CO (about 100 miles from my home west of Denver).