Harrisburg University also has plans on constructing a new building in the downtown area next to bar row (2nd street is a one-way street downtown and is referred to as restaurant/bar row) . 

The difference with a structure is that it appreciates, mostly due to location, inflation and the cost of new construction.

I am curious for those who have done single family new construction whether or not you chose to invest in any sustainable design or construction strategies for your projects, or if you specifically chose not to.

Owning and operating a property management company is a huge complement to owning a real estate; owning a bookkeeping or CPA company that serves real estate investors; a construction company is another great example of a small business.Again not sure where you're heading with your question, so hard to give a precise advise. 

Marquette Bank- Pat Touhy Guzaldo Law Firm- Real Estate Attorney/Specialist Barley Construction

If this is a new construction development, the tables are likely in the developer's favor.

Where is the population growth to support on the "new" construction?

I have some past experience with real estate, and I've bought and sold one condo, and I'm in the process of selling my small business.Most days, I work as an analyst in the construction rental industry, but I'd like to one day leave the corporate life and have various income-producing investments.If you are in the Los Angeles area and have good experience, I'd love to meet up for a cup of coffee.

As always, looking forward to any constructive input!

I have a construction background.