The appealing aspect here is the ongoing population growth and other economic factors.

For data center development, if I were you, I'd focus on working with county economic development offices.

Back then, prices were much better, and turnkey marketers could make a decent fee.As prices increased, many turnkey providers had to move to less desirable areas (I know people are always looking blame other people but in reality blame it on yourself for being the investors that picked bad areas and did not do due-diligence and buy assets where the numbers worked with 10-20% economic vacancy), and now that gap has essentially disappeared.

Investing in Stowaway SS appealed to me due to its stable demand, lower management costs, diverse tenant base, scalability, resilience during economic cycles, and potential for generating passive income.

Investing in this deal appealed to me due to its stable demand, lower management costs, diverse tenant base, scalability, resilience during economic cycles, and potential for generating passive income.

I’m particularly bullish on Columbus due to its significant economic growth and development, making it an attractive investment market.

If you want appreciation, identify markets with expanding industries, positive growth trends, and bright economic forecasts.Columbus, Ohio is a great market to consider if you're leaning towards that appreciation!

Too much demand chasing too little "retail" ready supply (Hello Economics 101).           2.

I agree there may be times to lower the rent, but in my cities, county and generally state I have found that to be rare   Other parts of the country have different economic, real estate and supply & demand situations.Ultimately it is the market, laws & condition that determine what rent is appropriate and what the community will accept. 

I'd recommend investing in the Midwest due to its steady economic growth and relatively low unemployment rates.