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Tools to evaluate market area.
Hello everyone,
I'm looking to invest in the fort worth area of dfw, particularly tarrant county. I want to know what everyone uses to evaluate the areas that you choose to invest in. What are some of the things you look for that are positive as well as red flags? Do you target an area first, or do you look at the properties first and then research the market?
Thanks,
Marlon