All of the public transportation infrastructure is there, the dirt is there, but the city wants to maintain parking lots and light industrial / one story commercial here

She has 2 cars, so, she can't claim that she doesn't have transportation to the bank. 

I will say that most jobs were in that suburban dead zone midway between Worcester and Boston (acton, Franklin, Medway) and you had to have reliable transportation. 

Originally posted by @Patrick Owens:This actually happened to my primary residence...My neighbor recently enclosed his back yard with a standard 6' wooden fence.

If I were in your shoes I would do everything possible to 1) save a emergency fund by living as frugal as possible 2) Save up and purchase a car- If transportation is a need then purchase something cheap and reliable 3) save for a house down payment.

I've had shares in lots of other industry groups... just never air transportation. 

I know I could look at schools, transport links, salaries and valuations etc. but if these are fairly equal how do I decide? 

If you are looking for something with a consistent rental income, look at areas with good public transportation access, close proximity to large employers, and schools.

Sincerely, Justin  Uber not doing that hot wrote off 4.5 billion and growth is down.. maybe uber wont take over the world of transport..

Yes, personal responsibility has a role but a society that is designed to keep people on the edge and a government that fails to provide the very basics of safety, health, education and transport in many neighborhoods is a larger factor.