I've had multiple assessments as a leader and manager in corporations, but this was particularly useful for aiding what drivers are active in this context. 

Multiple, billion dollar companies are investing heavy in our area, such as Intel, Google, and Amazon.

I would get 3 quotes from contractors on google and go from there 

Google "utility planning consulting."

Multiple, billion dollar companies are investing heavy in our area, such as Intel, Google, and Amazon.

I plan to initially focus my search for an investment property in that area and would like to get a firm grasp on the management side of things before I dive in looking at properties.I have done a fair bit of Google-fu and can't seem to come up with any hits down that way.

I am not sure what everyone on this thread's experience with syndications are, and I have not invested with Spark Rental Investments.When I look at their portfolio, I see several properties owned and operated by Rise 48, and a couple quick google searches show they are not the primary group behind a couple others.  

I'm using loopnet, crexi, google maps, various websites that sell commercially zoned land - I generally leave the filters open for property type - I don't care what is existing as long as the zoning is right.

(If you are going to do this right I would say $5K a month and look into incoming lead sources like facebook and google pay per click.)Good Investing...

I recommend networking with other investors and asking for personal recommendations, using companies (not individuals) with strong reviews on Google, etc.