Here is county growth data: https://www.businessinsider.com/fastest-growing-and-shrinking-counties-in-america-2019-4Another look at census data: https://census.gov/content/dam/Census/library/visualizations/2019/comm/percent-pop-change-metro-micro.jpgPeople fleeing NY: https://www.newyorkupstate.com/western-ny/2019/04/census-new-yorkers-still-fleeing-state-population-decline-spreads-to-nyc-area.html43% of CA voters say they can't afford to live there: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/03/08/43-percent-of-california-residents-say-they-cant-afford-to-live-there.htmlNext up, US population dispurses to Suburbs, rural areas and "middle of country" metros: https://www.brookings.edu/blog/the-avenue/2018/03/26/us-population-disperses-to-suburbs-exurbs-rural-areas-and-middle-of-the-country-metros/Here is actual flow map of migration patterns in the US based on census: https://flowsmapper.geo.census.gov/map.htmlCheers! 

It rhymes, it's wisdom, it's visually presentable if you hold up your hand and count on your fingers as you say it, it's intriguing to say da least, it's one damn good quote.

Your list building would start with 100% equity, no loans, and in disrepair visually, which you can't get from a list.

Its awesome to visually see what the renovation costs matched up to the before and after photos.

The black appliances hide stains easier so they usually provide more longevity from a visual/cosmetic standpoint.

In the meantime, I would try to find things to do around the property that are visual improvements.