Analyzing Buyer's or Seller's Market

[Dhrumil Patel]

I would like to say Hi to Bigger Pockets Community. I would like to introduce myself to everyone here. After reading some books attending free seminars in the town, I am finally here. I have been doing some research about the best resources and ways for networking in the RE community and I think I have finally found one. My background is in healthcare and I am a pharmacist, however, I would like to get into RE and become an investor. I have only graduated a couple years ago.  Though I do not have a lot of money and knowledge about the field, what I know about myself is I am a hardworking guy and committed to whatever it takes to learn, succeed and share my knowledge to help others. 

I am looking forward to building a network and learn. I think after reading some books and researching around I end up having the same question. How do I analyze the market? I know there is a lot of information on the prices of houses and rents and other info. But where do I go to or how do I figure out whether it's a seller's market or buyers market. If I am going to buy a rental property, how do I know whether it will be occupied or stay vacant? What do  I look into online or contact someone in person?

I will really appreciate any references, books or insights into this. Thank you for looking at my forum. I am looking forward to networking and knowing y'all here.