I own a structural engineering firm and co-own a design-build firm.

So, it's very important to pick areas to work in where you feel comfortable being in and also comfortable working with the type of clientele the community attracts.

Being from DC, I expect your design would be wind controlling. 

A study released August 24 by personal finance website WalletHub ranks Austin among the 10 most attractive real estate markets in the U.S. 

If you need support I have local business partners from the design to management as well.

The other thing about dumpsters is they attract other people trash.   

The city as announced plans to use favorable tax benefits to support major developments that would attract visitors.Though I wished we had got in at a lower price, I am also excited to embark on this journey with my partner.

You might consider looking further out or at properties that have something about them that make them less attractive but you can address. 

-The quality of tenant you can attract with central air is higher, and you will keep them longer because nearly everyone in STL is looking for central air if they can afford it but dont have it.Dont forget the AC cage to help deter theft of the copper in the condenser. 

- started at 350k, recently went to 320k, now at 299k…Essentially, if the house was located anywhere else, it would not be attractive.