If it is mid line area and not a corner  with no stop light then generally you will be looking at restaurants, dollar stores,etc. 

One being the actual function of the business (restaurant, hair salon, boutique, etc).

I was approached today by a local restaurant looking to house their staff in my 2bdrm 2bath condo.  

Also, I love walking around Westfield, so many quaint shops and good restaurants.

Restaurants such as Deagan's and Pier W have private rooms in the back.

He's outside at a coffee shop or restaurant buying investment properties off the adds on the telephone pole.

Gordon Ramsey could sell you an program on how to be a Fortune Builder master chef and open up a Michelen Star restaurant and make bank. 

Compare that to the relative ease of getting downtown from East Durham which also has the Golden Belt and the some new restaurants and redevelopment along Angier/South Driver and it becomes hard to make the case for the NCCU area being better for appreciation over the next 2-10 years.Redevelopment is (probably) coming to NCCU neighborhoods.

Purchase price: $2,150,000 Cash invested: $407,000 Sale price: $3,990,000 This 9 Unit Multi-Family is located in the Alamitos Beach Long Beach, CA. 11 beds, 9 baths, approximately 6,383 square feet and was built in 1959.this is a value add bottom-up investment approach Stabilization estimate 6 - 9 months. 6-7% Rental Cash on Cash Return25%+Sale (disposition) Cash on Cash ReturnThe property has 6 parking garages.3-minute drive, 9-minute walk to the beachGrand Prix, Located walking distance to trendy restaurants, shopping, art, coffee

The restaurant's and bars and such coming in would greatly improve standard of living as well making it even more attractive.