But, aside from the fact that the country has successfully proven out the effectiveness and vast personal & societal benefits of working virtual, the financial, social and cultural leadership in certain parts of the country are absolutely driving people with means to depart certain localities and states.

Also check with the police department to see if you can determine the crime level of the area.

The property tax bill will be based upon the value of the property according to your tax assessor, which is typically a county-level department. 

Call someone at the City Building department to get answers to all of your questions.

Do they have a Customer Service Department?

I can think of pros and cons to both sides of the issue.Maybe give a call to the police department and get their opinion.

You want a company with full and separate maintenance, leasing, and accounting departments.

Find out how many employees they have in each department.

You can also check with the city or county planning and development department to find out what types of projects are in the pipeline for approval.Next step is to do a quick feasibility analysis to determine if the project will work financially.

The first or second loan pay be good but not the best, but by the time you get to know the lending department and establish a track record, they'll accommodate you in any way that's reasonable.