Resources to do market research

[Dave Hart]

I'm looking to buy another small multi (2-4 unit). I'm debating markets (Chicago and STL) as well as individual neighborhoods / areas within those markets. I hear the BP podcasts reference interesting data points like; price to rent ratio, time on market, vacancy rates, population growth, etc. I'd love any recommendations on resources I can use to look at data like that (ideally at a zip-level, not just total DMA). I want to get tighter on my buy box before reaching out to realtors, wholesellers, lenders, etc.

I'm also curious if those data points are more focused on SFH as opposed to multi family.

Thanks community!

Dave