Learn about the economies and what drives them in the specific regions and asset classes you aim to invest in.

Personally speaking, economy and transacting has a patriotic and spiritual component.

Unprecedented levels of investment in private and public projects have made Kansas City a major entertainment and employment hub.The Kansas City economy is diverse with numerous employment opportunities and a growing population.

The Economic Development there is focused on building competitive regional talent, diversifying the regional economy, transforming Montgomery's image and building diverse community capacity.Major economic drivers to the area include Hyundai manufacturing, Maxwell & Gunter Air Force Base, major Amazon distribution, Alabama State Capitol, Alfa Insurance, Kinpak, H2 Pharma, Dollar General transport/logistics, Dow Chemical, and Conner Industries to name a few. 

The most expensive exchanges are typically "one offs" done by an an attorney with no economy of scale which is a direct result of little direct experience.However I'd also counsel that you not simply look for the cheapest "fill in the boxes" internet intermediary either.  

AlabamaAlabama residents enjoy a low cost of living and a thriving economy.

This could not only the shatter the world economy it could eclipse the news of the Dallas massacre!

We're likely in decent shape the next year or so, but in my mind, inflation will be key to watch. higher inflation will mean higher rates- may be good for property values if the overall economy stays strong, but inflation will likely raise interest rates. 

I’d prefer to buy as large of a MF property as possible because of economies of scale and having to complete less transactions, but I haven’t closed or underwritten a deal that large before.

Yes, the economies of scale are better but I feel the jump from duplexes to a 20 unit will be much more challenging than you think.