Less competition, but certainly up-and-coming areas.Feel free to call or message me any time.

Maybe just another opportunity to make money that allot of us would walk away from so there might be less competition in this area.

These new services are for, basically, a new industry.

Especially if you are planning to finish the basement which is pretty much a must in order to be competitive in the area these days. 

Retail also has its own characteristics and needs to be reinvented every decade or so to remain rentable and competitive.Industrial too is unique and has its own strengths (easier to manage) and cons (longer vacancies).Each type of commercial is going to require a different style and application of management.You should have a light understanding of the type of CRE you would like to own as you head into the market looking for deals.Personally, I prefer industrial because it's an easier asset to manage and I have a lifetime of experience working in this asset class.That said, and as mentioned earlier, if you head into the marketplace searching for a value add situation then you might want to keep your mind open to various types of commercial property.

Since no one has chimed in you 1st need to fine out if they are allowed in the area you want and then your best source of info is your competition.  

Currently several groups are trying to attract more industry.

I prefer tax defaults since I've personally found NODs and NTS are bombarded with other competition.

Auburn Hills has quite a bit of industry with GM, Oakland University, OCC, and other various engineering companies.

I've never been a big fan of competitive bidding when I am a buyer, hence all the way out strategies that I employ.