In a deflationary environment a 2.5% 30 year is going to look amazing in yield.

The more rural areas of Florida like Lakeland and its environs offer great investment potential. 1% deals can still be had, and sometimes more.

Expense ratio .81%, but beta of only .97   Lots of FAANG exposure.In a low rate environment I'd be hesitant to have any bonds, but now that I see what my boys are in I may adjust their funds at these frothy levels. 

This includes trends in consumer behavior, technology adoption, and any industry-specific developments.Regulatory Environment:Be aware of the local regulatory environment and any recent changes in policies that may affect businesses.Competitive Landscape:Identify key competitors in the area and understand their market share.

And that's not going to change in the current political environment.

To do so they would actually need to foreclose on the home, not likely in this environment. 8)

That tells me a lot of people see it as a low risk environment and are parking money there.  

My previous W2 was the lead over very time-sensitive, high value maintenance projects on Offshore oil rig (subsea department) where the extremely remote environment requires perfect planning(middle of ocean) .

Owners might pay to work with these boutique companies not just for their basic PM services, but for the audience and revenue they can consistently bring in a competitive environment due to the brand they've created.This is the road my company is headed down. 

So the low interest rate environment dovetailed with "good but not great" demand has kept new inventory low and absorption of any new product very healthy.Turns out Rochester is not the only market in the US that has not fallen victim to the headline numbers.