You can connect with the local chamber of commerce and/or planning and development departments to find what is coming to the area that would create some appreciation.

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If you develop a great relationship with local credit unions, you'll be surprised by what all they're capable of.   

If you had not team in those areas and could not have reasonably developed one, then you missed thing.You say you’ve done well in Chicago.

If the number are close[100k or less], do preemptive due diligence [water, sewer, stormwater, planning and zoning] if the property is considered for a new build development situation.

Hey Joshua,I'm currently in the throws of a development project in Brooklyn, and the $300 a sf model is a little light, especially if you plan on decent finishes. 

That's why my friend—who's a real estate investor—and I decided to develop our own tool.

No way he could have grown his rental business that quick or developed scale, by buying his own properties.  

There are certain parts of Scranton that I have been advised not to touch since they are definitely still developing. 

There's been a few Houston developers on Biggerpockets podcast episodes.One that comes to mind is Donovan Adesoro.