But it sounds like that is macro where certain areas are experiencing positive migration?

Assessing both macro and microeconomics is vital.

OPOne way you can compete with large complexes is to offer apts for age 50 and up only.Large complexes are usually very noisy with children and loud music. 

I've stayed in STRs that are over/unders and were incredibly noisy so if I was living there full time I think I'd want a side-by-side.

Both are good cash flow markets but at a higher macro,level, I think Kansas City has a distinct advantage.

These are macro numbers and numbers for each submarket will be different.

I now also am willing to spend more on a room.Lastly, remember as a general rule in macro/micro economics is during a recession the younger generation wealth dries up quick and the older knows how to make it stretch and they have larger wealth to spend. 

Originally posted by @Account Closed:I have a macro-enabled Microsoft Excel 2007 spreadsheet that does this through "Data Filter" mechanism.

That is, there can be general macro trends in real estate but there is a lot of micro too.

@Eric Gutierrez @Roy N.Some times its nice to have a noisy fan in the bathroom.