I found two vacant buildings on the main commercial street of a capitol city.

Just because something is not popular doesn't necessarily mean it doesn't hold merit.

But really, if we knew how to forecast this stuff accurately we'd be millionaires on Wall Street.  

Freelance work has become very popular these days.3.)

Since I joined them real estate is more popular now than it was 19 months ago.

Green Street Reality located in Boca.

For instance "I agree to pay (Broker) a commission of ___% if I purchase the property listed at 123 Main street"Then you would still work with many agents but as something comes along the pipeline that fits your needs I would just send it to you.

Two most popular ways to do it are private money lending or seller financing. 

Granted I know that a few blocks can make a major difference, but not too far that from that property the whole street of 3 bed duplexes are renting from $875-$950That being said, I like the area you are looking at.  

Not necessarily where you live, but you need to know the background, present conditions, and likely future of specific streets, neighborhoods, and towns.