And are there any other skills I should focus on and develop?

So, I don't want to expand that tool beyond what it is today.1) If anyone out there knows of such a dashboard for a small investor (I have 5 commercial leases and 14 residential), please share the information on where I can buy a template.2) If any of you are interested in working together to develop this tool, I am happy to meet and build a wish list for features that we can divide up the work and complete it faster. 

The Greater Phx area also has more places to expand, but be cautious of "island" developments that are separated from bigger cities. 

•Incoming Market Changes & Local News: Keep an eye on city regulations, new developments, and economic shifts that could impact STR demand.

Here is the BEST way to develop an understanding of the risks and rewards of redeveloping your propertyBEST - Hire a CRE - Counselor of Real Estate to do a complete market analysis.  

As there is a general flight to affordability, the new developments don't fill as quickly, and rely on concessions and/or lower asking rents to fill up.  

And are there any other skills I should focus on and develop?

Darrius  Local PM here - happy to help, we have multiple developments that are gearing up to sell in the next 6 months, few small multis and townhouses.

It pays to know when to just hire an independent financial advisor and do what you do best.In my 45 years as an active investor across real estate, businesses, commodities, and almost everything else I’ve developed a few “rules” that I believe should never be violated 1.

Developers have been on a building rampage for the last 5 years, so we've got brand new apartments sitting vacant and properties less than 50% full in many areas of town.