All these factors have combined to create an unfavorable climate for commercial real estate investment.

We are converting this property to a Drive-In, Climate Controlled self storage facility with 680 units with a unit density mix determined by the feasability study. 

I'm having a bit of difficulty putting together a list of monthly expenses that I should account for for a climate controlled site. 

Talk about the city being anti-business, anti-investment, anti-growth.Who in the right mind is going to invest in this type of business climate that is pro tenant and anti-landlord?

AZ I like the climate and the terrain out by the superstition mountains. 

zoysia sucks and it does not work well in cooler climate. it goes brown around sept/october and it stays that was until june. looks awful.

.- People are moving west for a social and economic climate that is more open, innovative, and entrepreneurial.- People are moving from the coasts to the interior of the country to escape congestion and to lower their cost of living and doing business.These are a few indicators to consider when we have a economic downturn.Other quantitative indicators include:- Critical mass population- The rate of population growth- The rate of job and income growth- Potential for future real estate appreciation- Vacancy rates- Quantity of land available for development- Lifestyle Improvement Originally posted by @Johnson H.

The government, crusading lawyers, and sundry aggrieved can choose one of 50,000 regulatory subsections to sue or fine various party's under based solely on the political climate and ability of their layers. 2.

The best locations because of their geography, culture, climate, etc. will win with virtual work.

I would like to hear from other investors in the Houston area about strategies and outlook for 2015 in this climate of of dropping oil prices.