I have done and extensive amount of research regarding properties on the auction ballet for my county of interest. 

Eric,There are two aspects to this question and you have identified both (in part)Firstly there is the purchase of products that it is simply more economical to deliver at one location vs. at multiple locations.

I have a degree in economics and have dealt with many different types of investment transactions, though not always related to real estate.In the US I gathered knowledge and experience dealing with investment structures, estate planning,  asset protection and business consulting for foreigners.I enjoy playing tennis, exchanging ideas, learning and making money.My primary goal is to expand my network of partners and do more deals.

Economic essentials and issues3.

It's a bit different than what I originally envisioned, but if its economically viable, I wouldn't mind.  

So as a fairly new investor I was hoping for seasoned investors who know their region/ city to provide either steps or things they suggest you look into before investing in a city. for example:make sure the employment rate is increasing/ comparing its increase to the stae/provinceMake sure vacancy rate is decreasingensure there is more then 1 major economic contributor to the city eg detroit was motor town then went bankrupt once recession hit. 

If a property is listed by an agent, and marketed to the entire world, including the list of "cash buyers" the wholesaler might have, I would tend to rely on economics 101 to tell us that the seller would 100% of the time net more money than they would had they sold to a wholesaler who marked it up to resell to the end buyer.

It looks like you're now aware you need to go back to the drawing board, so that's good].As for your assessment on the area's potential (vs negative economic possibilities), at the end of the day, you'll have to make your own investing/gambling decisions.

I think the price for buildings on the market are high for the economic uncertainty that Alaska is facing currently. 

Not super expensive and well worth the money (we do this on all our projects), might not be economically feasible for all projects but something to keep in mind if the project warrants it.