Forgot to mention Edward getting off the interstate ramp you need to see traffic patterns for where your property is located versus the other side.

Single Family homes rely on appreciation, market swings, school systems, traffic patterns, and even bad neighbors.

I have even hand filed an existing Key to change pattern.

Yes, stained concrete in lieu of flooring can look beautiful and can be done with amazing patterns, but have you ever tried to remove a wine stain (that the tenant failed to clean up) from stained concrete?  

Could the tunnel maintenance change traffic patterns that would make local train stations more desirable?  

Real Estate follows a cyclical pattern and it would be interesting to see where you think it is in the cycle?"

After the war economies boomed and the world settled back into its normal patterns.

If you decide to invest in these areas I would suggest that you do the same renovation that would be done in a good area, but with a lesser expensive products ( instead of hardwood we use strip vinyl with wood pattern).

Buyer was ready to offer $810k, but comps only supported $740k... so the seller's accepted our $740k offer over other higher offers because it was well supported by the buyer's agent and they (apparently) felt that everyone else was throwing spaghetti at the wall.Very unique, and I don't think it's part of a wider pattern (so far), but an anecdote for you.Incidentally our Bay Area crew on BP is quite active and helpful, don't hesitate to reach out to anyone.

this wonderful reply tells a lot about your personality . and to be honest , after reading all posts , I saw a pattern , which I like . all of you guys are pushing toward success .