Some examples of regions that end up in the top 10:Fastest population growth (Jackson County, Georgia)Highest net migration rate (Horry County, South Carolina)Fastest job growth (Eddy County, New Mexico)Fastest income growth (Mineral County, West Virginia)Fastest home price growth (Grays Harbor County, Washington)Fastest rent growth (Franklin County, Massachusetts)Highest rent to price ratio (Jefferson County, Arkansas)Is this kind of data based searching worthwhile? 

They have both been in multi family over 20 years and they are both investing in Arizona.I’ve spoken to both of them recently and they said that the migration from California and all of the new jobs make quite a compelling case for Arizona.

This has been accelerated by covid-19 and migration from northern metros to growing southern cities.

The good news is that heating oil tends not to migrate too far.

People are migrating and buying up inventory in ways we haven't seen before.

All of my existing properties and tenants migrated and the interface is user-friendly.

I think the midwest will be a beneficiary of climate migration.

Do your homework.New Jersey is a hot market especially with recent migrations from New York (as you are thinking decent commuting distance to NY, others did and will as well) but not impossible to find a deal.

Phoenix is a great market with strong job growth and inbound migration - both fantastic for investors!

I'll also need to know market specifics like what amenities stand out, average occupancy, permitting, contractors, neighborhoods, inward migration, medical districts, and travel points of interest.