How to know the market?

[Francois Acosta]

Hi everyone, I’m trying to teach myself real estate investment on the side of my education. I’ve listened to a couple podcasts, read the BP guide and reading all the RE vocabulary; I’m still new to this. My question is if there are any links you are aware of that show the growth of a city, incomes, population, job growth, information like that, that will help me to find deals and work the numbers. My market is too expensive, I’m interested in out of state. Thanks, any information helps