Also, none of the cities are large enuff to show up on the radar of these mags.Mike M- I think the taxes were not on property, but rather the business climate.

I would say it depends on your climate.

We have 3 grade doors 1 dock high. 12-14 clear height, majority climate controlled. 

The Reverse 1031 Exchange transaction can take a great deal of risk out of the 1031 Exchange process in today's market climate, but they are more complicated and expensive.

Note that our property selection process, the desert climate and construction materials are the main reasons our maintenance is so low.

What is the general climate with rents coming in currently with COVID-19 for the more seasoned investors?

If you add split a/c systems, that could potentially increase the rental value of the property but it depend on the class of neighborhood/property, your climate, the competition, and other factors.

A lot of people who began moving to Florida from New York for retirement or to avoid cold winters started coming to NC because it's more affordable yet still nice climate.  

The climate is great (mild winters).

We may not have California weather, but we make up for in affordability, tax climate and way of life.4) Job and population growth