Leasing agent, maintenance guy, property manager, city hall-economic development, building permits. 

I take it you're not Edmonton based, so you'll be competing with other's who's numbers don't make a whole lot of economic sense once you factor in the value of their time.- Most of the deals that came our way were for 60-70yr old wood frame buildings, that had been owned by their current owner for 25+ yrs, and we felt there was a definite risk that the economic viability of the asset was less than our planned (buy and hold) time horizon, and we were also highly skeptical of the insurability of some of these buildings or that the cost of insurance would not balloon once the ownership transition forced the insurers to reassess the building.Ultimately we pivoted to retail/light commercial mixed use properties.

The area’s economic development is strong, supported by tech sector growth and proximity to several major cities like Nashville and Birmingham.4.

If you want appreciation, identify markets with expanding industries, positive growth trends, and bright economic forecasts.

The spread/deal economics - You want to make sure the project makes sense financially.

For leverage of 50% or less any worries are psychological with little chance of consequences moving beyond the specific property leveraged. 50 - 65% could go either way depending on economic climate, specific property attributes, management, etc. 

When the tide was coming in, it floated all the boats, but some of them are now struggling in this economic cycle. 

Mesa and Gilbert are growing rapidly due to strong population influx and economic stability, making them particularly attractive for long-term investments.Why Mesa or Gilbert?

Since real estate tends to have a lower correlation with the stock market, it can serve as a stabilizing asset during economic downturns.

Look into local economic indicators, such as job growth, population trends, and migration patterns, to gauge potential demand in specific neighborhoods.Rental Demand: Investigate rental demand in the areas you're considering.