@Timothy Floyd,Welcome to BiggerPockets and the Memphis market! 

She quoted me $3000 for my new building and said the company has a total monopoly in our market but is still cheaper than everyone else.

Should I focus on a market in-state or look elsewhere?

@James KhailCA is still a tough market with the taxes and pro tenant laws. 

Airbnb had a big push recently showing how they believe this has hurt the NYC market not only for tourism (hotel prices soaring compared to other areas) but LTR rents have went up still as well.

CBRE’s latest survey reveals a potential turning point in the office market.

Typically larger groups have more people splitting the cost and it has not affected us in occupancy versus our close competition.I would maybe be wary if you are in a hyper competitive market or market segment. 

Cody sure knows marketing as I am now in his marketing funnel and have had 1 conversation with his sales department.

If you want to network or ask specific questions about your local market, go to your local real estate forum and connect with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking5.

Any one can validate this in their market.