If you'd can't find it, call your local chamber of commerce.

Local Chambers of Commerce will also have numbers you can use.

Another good source of economic data (can be turned in information) may be your local EDC, or economic development corporation or chamber of commerce.Please feel free to reach out to me if you have more questions.All the best to you!

There's much smarter people on this site than I, so I'm sure others will be able to give you more pertinent information.I look at the chamber of commerce site as well.

Just seeing the impacts in Houston, even if folks have insurance, businesses may be hurt or shut down and tourism impacted for quite some time  Understanding what the city is supporting to encourage growth in the area by visiting local chamber of commerce sites and zoning / planning.  

I've read the chamber of commerce posts and found where the city is injecting money but those areas don't attract very solid renters.  

Otherwise, our discussions would sound like an echo chamber))I will just comment on some of the points you have made:- Houses that are "pending" and the realtor thinks closing is coming but it is being fished outAre these houses on MLS, made available to the public?

Alan Chambers A property manager will not solve the problem of a tough area only make a living handling those problems for you.

We do permit vaping as it doesn't damage the property.

Yes there might be more competition but make sure you can dominate the competitors and stand out.Talk to local professionals like building officials, city council members, and local Chambers of Commerce to hear what is planned for the future and any laws you need to be aware of.