Daily needs, products, and services continue to thrive; new retailers creating buzz.

Dining out and purchasing essential goods are consumer priorities.

Institutional investment is growing but only in select markets.

It also finds that securing loans has become difficult.

Vacancy rates are rising in areas that lean on technology while Oklahoma City and Salt Lake City look more attractive.

Underwriting is getting tighter too.

Auto parts, convenience stores and dollar stores are other high-fliers.

61% of investors purchased properties they had initially found online.