This area is going to see tremendous growth as the city of Bryan continues to expand on its Midtown plans.

I think many of the homes you see for sale are just investors that are trying to realize the equity growth in their properties.

You will at the very least be in an excellent area for growth in just about every industry you can imagine. 

I do have some investment experience and I'm currently managing 1 property, all the numbers are great and there's a good amount of cash flow and long term growth so I'm not a total green horn. 

Average rental rates, vacancies, competition, growth, appreciation, etc..Ive heard of scrolling through Zillow and collecting information by looking at properties for sale/rent but was wondering if there is a site where all of this information is easily accessible or any ideas for better ways to go about it.Thanks in advance!

Great macroeconomics overall - population and job growth and major companies moving here.

Many markets across the country are experiencing impressive growth and stability.

When evaluating markets for rental properties, there are a lot of factors to consider: population growth, employment rates, rent to price ratio/GRM/Cap Rate, rent trends, vacancy rates, etc. 

Dallas on the other hand has more growth potential in certain markets in my opinion.

Since you're focused on equity appreciation, consider long-term rentals in growth areas (e.g., Smyrna, Decatur, Marietta), new construction or turnkey rentals for lower maintenance, or small multifamily properties for stability.