🤣 I suspect you are probably right...lucky Google is out there to help them when they do a search for it 😀

Especially for things like population growth/decline, economic trends etc.And what things do you recommend checking when trying to decide whether a location is a good place to invest.

Assuming this is in fact a good deal, and your friend is a qualified GC, instead of trying to be the lead investor, he should be searching for someone who has the balance sheet to take down this deal on their and be a transactional participant.

I found it but reverse engine my own search.

The property is located in a prime growing area in northern Alabama.

Do a search on BP and see the numerous posts on syndications.

*the only reason I am not pursuing is because the home is located directly across from my current investment property and I'm looking to diversify my investment locations. 

What state is the property located in? 

I would check on this website on the find an agent feature or search Zillow for teams/agents in your area doing 25 or more deals a year.  

I'm primarily Texas and Arizona with interest in Huntsville with it as a central hub location for that part of the country.