What kind of metrics or economic fundamentals should I consider?

But it won't be pumping at the required rate to get enough volume of water upstairs before it loses its energy (heat). 

The time and energy that goes into r/e investing makes it difficult for at least me to go gambling. 

Partnering yourself with the right agent will help you immensely in terms of economics, business strategies, and market knowledge. 

There's city after city of high population and extremely high economic activity centered between Tampa up to Daytona with Orlando sitting in between. 

You have some advantages also, you probably understand technology better than older agents, you probably have less responsibilities and time commitments than middle age agents with families and more energy than older agents.

My time is better spent looking for properties or ideas than running around wasting time and energy. 

New energy efficient a/c and heat pump (paid cash).

I just pulled up and printed the "Palm Desert Economic Development Strategic Plan" which is a strategic framework for the next 5~10 years.

There are three additional large economic drivers in the area as well.