Investing in a whole market fund gives a stable return and provides diversity across all sectors. 3.

I think the inflation we're experiencing in this market is actually because of the anticipated growth of the industrial sector in Mobile with the new Airbus manufacturing plant, and consequently an expected growth in the residential and commercial demand on the Eastern shore of Mobile bay in combination with the national real estate trend to higher prices.

A year ago I was lucky enough to find an incredible top producing mentor (and now boss) who has provided me direction in the largest "industry sector" out there - Real Estate!

there is probably a website that shows a "heat map" of sorts, detailing the recent crime reports for a given sector.  

Job Quantity and QualityIn many parts of the US, manufacturing and similar jobs are going away and what remains are service sector jobs.

Focus on the sector/opportunity you are investing in.  

Electrical engineering degree, MBA and a bunch of corporate experience in the technology sector.

Toby,Spot on.The interest rate is what is charged to cover both the return and the risk of default.In many sectors credit spreads have gone up.

If it needs a new ac unit the retirement account must pay for it, you can’t even do any cleaning/repairing yourself.Tack all this on top of the fact that you’d be investing a very tax advantaged sector, inside a tax advantaged account.

I like to trade different sectors of the market.