For example, Pittsburg during its Steel industry boom era and Detroit from it's peak auto industry era, properties would have grown value YoY mostly.

Cons: Not a happy industry - everyone has a story or opinion and they're usually negative.

I have had clients rent out to students on college hill and make solid cash flow with little to no problems. 2-4 units seems to be the sweet spot for getting high rents.

For instance I was seeing insane growth and development in pasco county, wesley chapel areas outside of tampa, and actually had a hell of a time finding industrial space in Bradenton FL, so at least on the commercial side of things from my limited experience there didn't seem to be a down turn or softening, so its so interesting to here your take on your local market there as well.  

It's all about balance and attention to detail, from the big-ticket items like kitchens and bathrooms to the smaller aspects like layout and functionality.Your example from "Flip or Flop" is spot on—what works in one market doesn't necessarily translate to another, and understanding those nuances is key.

Your build out cost will be less competitive for the elevator systems, fire sprinklers, exterior parking spots- unless you do drive through load zones, and exterior wall surface.e. 

Yup, as an industry it is malleable to be shaped the way and for uses to satisfy individual goals, ambitions, and lifestyles. 

And you can determine the sweet spot for pricing your place based on comparable properties that are your competition.Mike

Outside of real estate I am in the construction industry, in Commercial / Residential Roofing.

How will this change the industry?