Hi,I am an investor in single family homes and am interested to use my equity in them to start investing in multi unit shopping center retail.

Quote from @Joseph Bushnell: I'm testing out the idea of building a data center and I was wondering if anybody has heard of owning the building and having a third party operate the data center itself.  

I've heard nothing but complaints from customers AND their franchise agents reegarding the quality of their 800-number service center. 

It's shifting to a model of a big anchor, a Target or a Costco, and lots of little businesses in that same shopping center. 

I think the main thing people would point to as a red flag for Ocala is that it is not a large employment center like Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville and as a result may be more exposed to a pull back in values when there is a downturn. 

Recently I bought a retail center and that deal has been making me think more about if it would be wise to set up a separate management company for all the properties. 

Local Institutions: We’re curious about schools, community centers, and other amenities that make certain neighborhoods more appealing to tenants.Additionally, we’d love to connect with:Experienced real estate agents who know the market inside and out.We’re eager to learn and truly appreciate any insights, advice, or connections you can share.

I think smaller markets say sub 50k population would have a larger impact from one big move from a manufacturing facility or something like a Amazon processing center.

Managing 17 shopping centers and selecting sites for new developments is no small feat—kudos to you!

My goal is to eventually get to shopping centers and strip malls.