Make sure they are certified with the American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals (ASCSP).

But all that is just part of human nature and society we live in.

It does get bookings for us, more, smaller units in urban areas versus our larger beach properties. 

Of the 3 cities, I am leaning towards Charleston since it is bounded at least partially by water and wetlands which would prevent large-scale urban sprawl and increased supply of housing.

I personally think it's way too easy to escape debts in modern society, so I'm curious to know the mechanics of this particular situation.

I've accomplished a number of things that I think contribute to society far beyond the scope of expected contribution.

I'm not that large multifamily and what the call 1 room (basically a studio apartment that is much smaller than U.S size) is the way to go as it is definitely a renting society. 

I live inside Portland's urban growth boundary which limits building in the metropolitan area.

That's why you have to buy condos are a bigger discount in my opinion.My condos downtown chicago provide both cash flow and appreciation but more urban condos typically have very little cash flow and more appreciation.

Growing up in Chicago, we love the urban feeling.