For a growth market to be growing, you need a lot of job and population migration. 

The market in the area is dynamic and continually changing.

So many variables can turn a deal sideways from 1 hour to the next - i.e. inspection findings, title issues, contracts, financing issues, taxes, dept. of buildings/local municipalities, etc.I'm glad to hear you made it through the challenges, and it sounds like you'll be able to leverage this experience as you grow your portfolio.All the best to you along your journey!

Quote from @Jake Rauch: Hi what tools, websites do you use to decide on market to invest in?

I live in a very expensive market (Seattle, WA) and I am looking to invest out of State.

Also, how'd you narrow down your search to these two markets? 

Happy to connect and work with anyone trying to expand their business.I am working on building an industrial portfolio of my own - consistently searching and analyzing deals.My main market is Southern California, but I am slowly expanding my lens across the US.Ronald Rhode and Chad Griffiths are the best content creators in the space hands down. 

I started my real estate career in 2014 working in marketing at PPR Note Co. with Dave Van Horn.

Hi Joshua,Welcome to the forums.Wishing you the best as you grow your portfolio.

You’re definitely on the right track thinking through tenant demand upfront, especially with a lot of similar inventory sitting.For marketing, Zillow is really it.