Personally I feel that retail is the most intricate of all commercial real estate, however, I also find it the most fascinating, fun and rewarding of the venues. 

I'm open to local and out of state investing and would love to pick the brains of those much more versed in the science and skill of each.   

Here is some other information on the area.Business Intel Corp. has named Northeast Ohio as one of the 3 top Digital Communities in the U.S.Northeast Ohio is one of the hottest entrepreneur regions in the nation - (Entrepreneur)Ten Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in North Eastern Ohio including: Goodyear Tire, Cliffs Natural Resources, First Energy, Sherwin Williams, Eaton, Travel Centers of America, Progressive Insurance, Aleris, Parker Hannifin, Key CorpRegional Banking Hub: home to one of 12 Federal Reserve BanksNorth East Ohio Employment Cleveland is among the Top 10 job markets for new college graduates - (CNN)The region employs more than 120,000 healthcare professionals, including 35,000 at the Cleveland Clinic and 14,000 at University Hospitals70% of Fortune 500 companies have a presenceMore than 400 bioscience companies offer new life science researchHome to 27 area colleges and universitiesCleveland’s Metropark System is home to 22,000 acres of various landscapes and a major contributor to the economy attracting more than 42 million commuters annuallyLiving Northeast Ohio boasts more lakeshore than any other metropolitan area in the worldCleveland is the second largest live theater district in the U.S.Home to four professional sports teamsHome of the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame with 7+ million visitors annuallyCleveland is one of the Top Cities for food lovers with over 1,000 food places and many famous chef-restaurateursCleveland Clinic named a Top Four Hospital in the U.S. and #1 heart hospital in the nation for the past 18 years.University Hospitals named one of nation’s best hospitals - (U.S.

Hey Pramod - Our data science team has used principal component analysis quite extensively to determine which drivers of value are consistent across markets. 

It's a complex corporate structure with legal, financial, and computer science components, but Ive already figured it all out.If you want more details (there are a ton of details) DM me.

I did not foresee getting in to a debate about ecology/science/politics/effective use of the English language - I actually didn't intend or expect a debate or discussion at all really?!? 

While my fascination lies predominantly in the investment aspect, I've found myself constrained by the lack of initial capital required to embark on the investment side of this dynamic industry.

Its not a perfect science.

I remember being fascinated by a loft-style 3 bedroom apartment in a busy, historic downtown area, with floor to ceiling windows and fully renovated inside, priced at a salivating $220k.

This is not rocket science.