You can connect with the local chamber of commerce and/or planning and development departments to find what is coming to the area that would create some appreciation.

That neighborhood is buzzing with potential-young professionals, trendy developments, and a rental market that’s always in demand.

The city's economic development initiatives have been attracting businesses and professionals, creating opportunities for real estate investment.

It can be painful to be on the wrong side of their sentiment.As far as LTR...I like the prospects of Sherman/Denison. 

They spend a ton of money on advertising their product and apparently have none left over to spend on product development.

If you had not team in those areas and could not have reasonably developed one, then you missed thing.You say you’ve done well in Chicago.

Louis, but I work with investors/developers like yourself across the country.

Once the municipal/state requirements are all set, do a thorough screening for any prospective tenants, have a solid lease ready to go, and take move-in pictures to have on record for any security deposit deductions after they move out.

@Henry Clark is an expert on Storage development maybe he could give some pointers.

If the townhomes are attached there is definitely no development opportunity here and not really any advantage of owning the one next door.