There are lots of great amenities like the Zoo, Botanical Gardens - many of which include free admission for residents because of historic endowments, Forest Park is larger than Central Park, and there are so many other beautiful historic parks (Tower Grove Park, Benton Park, Lafayette Park) and a variety of unique neighborhoods that offer different lifestyle and investment choices.  

These are all factors that roll into the "work" that needs to be done. 

You might factor in the other ingredients before you buy appreciation, depreciation, and my favorite owing less!

I use SmartMove to do a credit/background check which factors into their score, eg. do they have credit above 600 - 5 points etc.

@Mark Byrge, @George Gammonmakes a good point in that you should stress test the property for all factors subject to change (interest rate, value, cash flow). 

A sfh may need a bit of time depending on a number of factors.

Note buyers do not have a relationship with your family and will be looking for a price that factors in their risk and effort.

A skilled business attorney would tell you it depends on a few factors; your risk aversion, the amount of assets you currently own, the type of business plan you have, and what your expectations and goals are for your business.

Keep in mind that when you have kid(s) your lifestyle will completely change whether you want to or not.

That may be a deciding factor.