Hi Tim, I personally use reicitydata.com, there's a lot of good economic and demographic data, along with trends over time.

This back and forth with plans has been years; I even tried to help her putting what we discussed in floor plan & in 3D with various budget options to get her everything on her wish list most economically. 

I am focused on the mid-west at the moment and have been searching and learning about AK, PA, OH, and a few other states economic factors and stats.

Its understandable as more economic turmoil overseas leads to more investment in the US, coupled with a natural desire to create passive income. 

I'm curious rent deflation risks I should assume given that I believe we are headed for a serious economic correction globally.Thanks!

My backgrounds are in economics, accounting (CPA candidate), product design, & engineering — I know, quite a lot but I’m a lifelong learner.

I do know that Cleveland is enjoying an economic revival based on healthcare (Cleveland clinic regional hub), but long-term, I don't know what that will translate into population-wise. 

If someone wants to get to what I call the Economic Independence point, where the cash flow is large enough to cover or exceed all monthly expenses, focusing on cash flow is good as long as the quality of the properties and the other criteria accompanying cash flow are still met.If on the other hand one is young enough and has a longer infesting career ahead so that the economic independence point is not the main driver, the equity you are pointing out can be used after a while by applying HELOC to keep growing the portfolio without losing the high-quality asset.In some ways, there are investments in real estate approaches that are more complex.

I would also point out that all these sites only have data going back to the crisis.

There's nothing you can do to effect the economic environment around you.