Supply and Demand

[Pat Danaher]

Hello,

How do you anaylze the supply and demand of rental properties in a certain area? I would like to look in a certian area to buy a rental property but want to figure out the supply/demand for rental homes in that area before investing. I know I can easily get an experienced real estate agent to provide me this information but I much rather look into it myself. Currently looking on websites for rentals in that area is how I am judging the supply. Does any one have any good ideas or techniques to evaluate the supply and demand of rental homes in a sprecific area?