How to score a neighbourhood for investment purposes??

[Rory Galvin]

Hi All,

I was wondering if anyone can share a methodology for scoring a neighborhood? I'm trying to narrow down the best locations to invest in before looking at properties. I'm interested in cashflow and capital growth. Key indicators for me are GDP growth, job creation, population growth, presence of big growing companies, capital projects (training lines, etc), schools (quality of schools), access to highways, access to services etc.. just the tip of the iceberg.

For me, this is absolutely a crucial part of the investment process. Am I right? 

I'm going as far as to hire a research company to provide GDP growth by borough, town etc.

Thanks,

Rory