I remember that area always being very popular, but I'd have to do a lot of research there first.

The area is full of mixed populations of owner occupied and second homes, big yards are really not popular due to upkeep, I know mine is a PITA!

Many state and federal laws exist where they can simply steal your property under the guise of public safety.

The emergence of REITs are really just a function of making money, investment managers want money from individual investors, and because those investors might not be institutional, REITs became more popular.

However the federal guidelines, "The Secretary of the Interior's Standard and Guidelines" hold for any "historic" property for which you may be trying to claim tax credits on.

E of the federal taxes you can use 75% of the monthly rent amount. 

It's attracting a hip crowd with money and I'm able to get rents that exceed the once popular neighborhoods.

At some point the LLC was created (likely by an attorney) and it has become very popular.

In fact, Daniel Tarullo of the Federal Reserve is concerned about the economic effect these M & As in the banking industry will have on small business, “Community banks are of special significance to local economies….the disappearance of community banks could augur a permanent falloff in this kind of credit.”

I like that area, also parts of Federal Hill, Washington Park (near JWU), but there are a lot of neighborhoods and each has its tradeoffs.If you're still trying to get familiar with the different neighborhoods, lay of the land, etc.