As important as due diligence, analysis, knowledge of the property type, track record of the syndicator, correctly predicting economic trends, and timing is, the number 1 way to avoid a devastating loss is NEVER INVEST MORE THAN 10% OF YOUR INVESTABLE ASSETS IN ANY ONE DEAL.  

Just a word of caution about Metro Detroit, it still has a large portion of its economic activity related to automotive. 

Why, because of the main stable coins, it is the only one on of the largest exchanges, Binance, will NOT do a 1:1.So, you're best bets would be those like USDC, TUSD, GUSD, BUSD.

And private financing can be wise if you are a diligent investor, which it seems like you are:)*If I would have known then what I know now, I would have used my first loan to land the largest deal that I could have. 

Then, just three weeks before closing, my largest commercial tenant—who brought in as much monthly revenue as all 25 mobile home tenants combined—announced they were moving to a location closer to their main office.

North Carolina, Florida and Tennessee round out the five leading growth states.And, for the fifth year in a row, California reflected the largest net loss of one-way movers, according to the data.

They can just be too hard to lease.On the other hand, if the area is doing well economically and its occupancy is currently strong (I certainly want a vacant or near vacant property) I think it's worth considering at least.

TikTok probably the 3rd largest in monthly viewership, those eyeballs need to go somewhere.

Well, I fully align with Marcus that the largest value of REI is equity growth via debt paydown and appreciation.

DOM nationwide isn't really terribly useful; in extreme situations we will already know the national economic situation.