I am not sure how to analyze the numbers.

Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.

Businesses with tons of cash: bars, check cashing, payday lenders, casinos, car washes, vending etc.Then the return's contents are analyzed using the Discriminate Function standards.

However, having an experienced real estate agent or investor in your network analyze comps adds an extra layer of confidence.If you’re focusing on specific markets and ever want to discuss analyzing deals or strategies, feel free to connect, Our firm would love to help you! 

How are you analyzing the properties you acquire?

I live in Gilbert and own 5 rentals here, but I also help other investors find, analyze, buy and manage properties all over the valley, and Casa Grande is a top pick from some of my other investors.

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

Analyzing an investment with the Cash on Cash return makes more sense to me.

Not only for the census ending in 2020 but also the projected population from 2020 to 2025.I agree that population increase is important and should be factored in when analyzing a property. 

There is lots of information on how to analyze publicly traded REITs as well.