But if it’s cheap and a lot of cheap properties are nearby you might have a linear market. 

@Jason Matthews it's in Brooklyn so you'll tend to find everything fairly near by unless you're looking for something specific like a whole foods then you're looking at a 15-20 min drive, a 30-40 minute bus/train.Part of the deal already has approved plans attached so we based the construction pricing on that.

Should increase traffic nearby and help appreciation! 

I've recently been approached by land developers who want to buy my house and reno it into showroom/sales office for a new development near by (300 houses, commercial plaza and retirement home).

But overall, there is definitely demand for entry-level housing in these areas, with easy access to 94/12/59 for commuting and plenty of employers nearby.

I want to start out as prepared as I can be.I am currently hoping for some recommendations for a good and honest attorney near by.

Some high end homes are already being built nearby and a new 2200 SF home just sold for $370K.  

I noted that many of the areas you speak have near by campuses which offer a little different perspective than just SFR in small rural towns.

I noticed some land nearby my neighborhood that is zoned multi-family.

Do you have any friends/family as boots in the ground in any of these cities, or nearby cities?