Certain cultures and people will not consider a home that has had a death in it. 

After I complete this project I plan to purchase next in Columbia, Missouri to diversity to a little larger market not too far from home. 

No cultured marble since it scratches easily.LED lighting everywhere.Use a dark grout and use a grout sealer like Boost.

I'm semi fluent in spanish now, and have been practicing an hour or so a day 365 days a year, for 3 years so I'm anxious to immerse myself in a spanish speaking culture (I'm half deaf so it hasn't been easy!). 

I hear good things about lots of up-and-coming cities (Indianapolis IN, Mesa AZ, Madison WI to name a few), but I know nothing about those markets, the culture of those towns, the good and bad areas, or even how to find a good property manager over there. 

It's very much an up and coming area; a lot of young movers and shakers are coming in and setting up shop in its rustic charm, investing in the local businesses and culture, and it seems like the local government is riding that wave, investing in public areas and roads.

However, I do like a bit of diversity and will likely hang on to at least one condo as I continue to build out the rest of my portfolio.  

Funny that around the same time he had been falling behind in rent so ended up moving anyway but be careful of blowing it completely off, as you see in comments in some cultures these silly ghosts are seemed very real and as crazy as it may seem no one wants to be on the wrong side of discrimimation law.

My Wife Kimberly Moses is a Agent here in Vacaville CA, (Vaca Vally KW office) I love the culture and attitude that KW creates.

Look for infrastructure and transportation investments, arts/culture and internet access