If you ever get into the multi-family realm, then having a pool of buyers can be a very desirable service you can provide.

In researching, I found the low activity is contributed to 4 major factors:i) start of schoolii) increased competition from new builders (priced about 10-15% higher)iii) lack of a swimming pool (to cater to the younger ones)iv) price point ($450k)*There are 3 comparables that have dropped the price by $40k over the last 30-45 days, but are still remain under ACTIVE status.I am prepared to wait till demand picks up a little or the right buyer comes along.  

The rec center also has two pool and two hot tubs.Stop listening to idiots like Rick Perry and Dan Patrick or you'll continue to see your taxes go up and what you receive go down.

If a property or your business is set up for short term rentals like Air BnB, your pool of investors are going to be limited. 

Typically investors buy them in pools with the understanding that some of them would be uncollectable. 

Same thing goes for people who are extremely lazy by nature, and are not willing to endure any effort or sacrifice to maximize their product's potential.Conversely, big ego people, ones that think they, and everything they touch, is gold, often set rates far higher than they can reasonably get - and then raise hell about the tenant pool, other landlords, tax cuts, and everything else under the sun when the unit sits there vacant, forever.

You can also see if water pools in that area. 

You mention this big pool of equity you will need.  

When it stops raining you hear the kids running around and playing in the park nearby, and in people's backyards.

4) What about common area like the garage and back yard?