There’s really two ways to go about determining markets. You either source deals nationally and when one looks good then you research the market to see if you want to own there or you research markets and choose the ones you like and farm those markets. Both are good and we started out researching markets to target and later transitions to finding the deals and the. Researching the market they are in. Depends on your comfort with investing across large geographic areas and marketing budget/strategy.
I think that’s what you were asking but if not then please. clarify.