What are the considerations when choosing a property in Israel?

When deciding to purchase a property (apartment, house or any other real estate property) in Israel, there are several considerations that are important to take into account:

Potential increase in value of the property. The can be assessed according to the region and the type of property;
Accessibility to transportation arteries in general and public transportation in particular: train, light rail, bus, etc.;
the character of the tenants and the neighborhood;
Demand, which exists in the market for renting and/or selling the property;
A suitable place to live for the buyer (if there is a chance that the buyer will want to use the property for his residence);