Apartment Complex purchase

[Patrick Philip]

I am wanting to buy an apartment complex. I have about 5 counties in my vicinity. I live in Seminole County, Florida, but I would be willing to buy in either Seminole, Orange, Lake, Osceola, or Volusia.

What statistics should I look at to determine which of these areas will be the best to buy an apartment complex in? What statistics should I look at? Future projected population growth? Something else?

Any input would be appreciated. Thank you.