I'm talking about a thorough analysis to include economic trends, population trends, crime, rents -- the whole gamut of relevant data for a particular market.

Should be interesting to see how this all shapes up. 

I have an area in mind that is currently undesirable but based on market trends seems to be primed for growth in the next 5 years.Any advice on research I could conduct before diving in, or other avenues I could explore to start and build my portfolio would be greatly appreciated.

Last summer was about 50% occupancy, this summer is shaping up to be a total bust.

I love to stay tuned into the trends that are working for people who own rental properties.

Let's not belabor the point, but Worcester's commercial tax rate is directly shaping what gets built in the city.Sure, you can spot all the shiny new residential developments in Worcester, but where are the hotels?

However, do note that Chattanooga is growing at a slower pace than Huntsville is—a trend that’s unlikely to change anytime soon.

thx for the ref John.sub market with good secular trends, good cash flow, and  attractive tenant pool are some initial reasons for exploring Terre Haute.

Websites like Zillow, Realtor.com, and Redfin offer valuable insights into market trends, median prices, rent estimates, and historical price data.

They eat it, because sometimes guests leave in impeccable shape and they're done in 1/2 the time.