We are in a Mexican Standoff.Does any one have an idea how to cut through this BS.

@Ben Leybovich didn't I meet you at a Investor meeting in Beavercreek at Logan's Restaurant several months back??

I would probably open a couple restaurants or convenience stores that I know would do well and also buy about 20-30 rental properties.

I understand what you're saying but just wish there was a way to rate renters like you rate a restaurant with Yelp. 

I'd suggest that you start listening to the BP podcast, maybe when you are in your car.I do some investing in Austin, and some in DFW too, and have a restaurant in Canton, which isn't too far west of Tyler.  

Is the Salt Cellar restaurant still open there?

Is there a coffee shop/casual restaurant in Lake Oswego that will work?

If you want a nice community surrounded by nice restaurants etc... then Remington and hampden(more like medfield) Good Luck!!!

That development is going to be another destination area for downtown with a grocery store, apartments, restaurants, and shops and is going to be nice but it will put more pressure on the rental market.  

We see some new construction (Mid-rises, SFR, Etc), also a vibrant bar & restaurant scene on Mamaroneck and Main Street but some of the areas look depressed.