An area that will provide jobs, good schools, ect.

You want them to spend your money like it is there's.8. contractors/maintenanceMake sure your contractor bids your jobs at cost and shows you his fees.

I was working the 9-5 job making a solid income as a web developer, but i was miserable.

The corporations job is to suck as much money out of the public as possible.

Crime, supply, jobs, etc can all effect the prices.

3) I hope you didn't quit your day job!

Based on demographic and housing data, e.g. population, population growth, median age, homes owned, homes rented, job growth etc.

The other items the inspector didn't catch filled a very long list after the fact.I now have the inspection report, the C/O report, and 3 pages of items that myself and my contractor discovered after closing on the house and beginning what was estimated to be a $3K/2 week job.

It is your job to see through that and to derive a true and accurate financial analysis.

Good job in getting your plan in order first.