So far I'm more inclined to work with investors instead of dealing with retail buyers.

It is we who will ultimately suffer because all we will get is mediocrity should government regulation be forced upon us.When industries are deregulated, prices go down and the consumer benefits. 

The growth I am seeing is in the beer industry with some very nice breweries setting up shop here.

I'm involved in the area's tour industry, so I know a little...

In my (limited) experience around PHX, when you go to sell it, if you as the owner did the work, any retail buyer is going to wet their pants, and ask for about 3 inspections, and a mountain of other documentation.  

My name is Chris, I'm currently a 23-year-old college student in Los Angeles, California, studying Visual Effects for the entertainment industry (i.e., special effects for movies -- y'know, blowing stuff up).

You will learn a lot about the industry and have consistent pay. 

You acquire, fix the issue thereby adding value, properly market, and sell for top dollar (relatively).But, if your answer is an external factor beyond possible repair (general area, the manufactured/trailer homes a block away, the major highway with retail/industrial vibe a block in the other direction, etc.), then you're probably better off moving on to the next one.  

Is it diverse or dependent on an industry?  

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