How to learn your market?

[Najee Hoggard]

What is the best way to learn your market ?

[Brian M Sweeney]

In my opinion the best way to learn your market is being in that market! Talking to other investors in the area, going out and analyzing deals (even if you aren't buying them), talking to realtors, doing drive by of neighborhoods, etc. Talk to local business owners in that area, they will tell you a lot about the flow of customers. Is there any big headquarters in that area? Ask the questions. The more you know about the ancillary information of that area the more knowledge you will gain for the real estate aspect.