Cleveland, Ohio is a great market to focus on for cash flow and specific pockets have gone up 2x and upwards of 4x in the last 5-10 years even!

Some towns require a residential parking permit (sometimes on specific streets only within that same town) - you need to know what those requirements are and how feasible it will be.

You point out specifically "... on forum run by his publisher." 

USPS specifically forbade from doing anything like this years ago.

If, however, you are not specifically looking for me to be nice and would like me to be honest instead, I'll say that using tools like your app completely misses the point and should be avoided, outside of as a teaching tool.

- Are there specific tools, resources, or methods you use to simplify the regulation process?

This cushions potential value drops.Syndicator vetting: Only partner with syndicators who have a strong track record in different market conditions.Market and asset class knowledge: Understand market cycles and the specific real estate types (multifamily, industrial, etc.) you're investing in.Avoid chasing trends: Just because a market or asset is “hot” doesn’t mean it’s solid.You’re right that this approach doesn’t cap your upside, quality diversification can still generate huge returns while managing risk.Best regards,Drago

Are you actively looking at specific properties there, or just exploring the market for now?

The Detailed Engineering Cost Approach is generally used for newly constructed commercial buildings.DETAILED ENGINEERING COST ESTIMATE APPROACHThis approach is very similar to the Detailed Engineering Cost Approach, with the difference being that if there aren’t records for specific costs, an estimated cost is used rather than the actual cost.

Do you have a specific market you are interested in?