There is of course taking into account the area and if it is getting some life pumped back into it, sure you might have a builder or buyer wanting to put a house on it.I would love to hear from anyone with experience on holding on to an empty lot and just taking the hit on the taxes until you can sell for a large price. 

The experience San Diego investors are still doing flips.  

Banks are not created equal, but Credit unions are all pretty close in terms from our experience, especially those in the Philly-Allentown markets.

I'm reminded from non-RE friends about how I take risks with real estate and I should be try to be mortgage free but when I look at my stocks, I have no control over the value other than to buy or sell.My experience with RE and stocks is RE has been good to me and the stock market hasn't.

If you have recent experience with a professional, reliable PM in the area, please let me know.

A few reasons why similar office / retail spaces are priced differently from my experience.

I wanted to share my experience with my first house hack. 

Come up with plans on how to deal with these risks if they come up.Connect with local real estate professionals, Airbnb hosts, property managers, and investors to gain insights from their experiences.

An experience I will never forget!

I can draft these offers for you, but, as mentioned, the likelihood of acceptance is slim to none unless you're presenting terms favorable to the buyer or possess substantial experience to demonstrate your ability to close.