Dear Bruce: really depends what is more important to you: (1) potential for appreciation = different questions than; (2) current (once constructed & rented, of course) cash flow = different analysis.

Should you include them in your prospective Realtor search, or not include them (to avoid potential friction in the friendships)?  

I was looking at my long term plan the other day (which I drew up in 2013) and realized it is going to be an impossibility in the northern Virginia market because returns are so slim.I love Richmond and while I'm not crazy about long distance investing and property managers, I know there's a lot of potential in that market.Bottom line, I'm looking for stable, low vacancy SFH's in the $100-120k range, in up and coming areas, which rent for about 1%/month, and I plan on using a management company.

Are you going to be flipping this or holding as a rental and looking to advertise to potential tenants vs investors or retail buyers if you are flipping?

Looks like it’s close to 2% but be careful and KNOW what your expenses are...... like others have said rent will stay low in that area and will limit your potential for “appreciation”.

The new California State University potentially coming to Stockton is a wildcard and where it could be located. 

I have a potential wholesale deal in Ohio.

If there's a positive side, a housing crash decreases homeownership, pushing people to turn to renting - increasing the supply of potential tenants.

I'm looking for a few good painters to give quotes for painting and also potentially replacing siding.

I also think the site itself has a 1st mover advantage in the niche.