In my spare time I'm trying to find the best ways to analyze different market trends.

You are well trained in underwritting, have extensive network of lenders and investors, monitor the market for rental trends, and responsible for the financial planning of the property (when to sell or refi).

The trends I have observed is that the City opposes density unless clearly allowed by code. 

Can we determine something like appreciation factor of a neighborhood based on past and current price trends?

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I found this very interesting article about Airbnb in Tucson that I thought it would be of interest to investors who are having intention to start their Airbnb business:Original Article Courtesy of Carol Ann Alaimo of tucson.comShort-term vacation rentals a multimillion-dollar industry in TucsonBusiness is booming in the land of sunshine and saguaros for those who rent to tourists through a popular online booking platform.Tucson property owners collectively took in more than $8 million from Airbnb rentals last year and demand continues to soar in the run-up to the city’s annual gem show.About 53,000 visitors stayed at local Airbnb properties in 2017, a 73 percent increase from the year prior when about 30,500 did so, said Laura Rillos, a spokeswoman for the San Francisco-based company.Total rental income for participating Tucson property owners jumped from $5.1 million in 2016 to $8.4 million last year, Rillos said.The short-term rental trend has been good for the local economy because it serves those who otherwise might not come, said Dan Gibson, a spokesman for Visit Tucson, the city’s tourism bureau.That’s especially true during peak periods when local hotels tend to sell out, such as during the gem show or homecoming weekend at the University of Arizona, he said.

., population growth, job trends, average median income) and what thresholds you consider when deciding to start looking in a specific area. 

short-term and vacation destinations are in general is most profitable but is most vulnerable at times like now.many places have 30 day minimum restrictions and that trend will continueSo yes corporate rentals are by far the best combo but you may need to do your own marketing/networking to get corporate clients.since i do this as a side gig, I needed to be more passive so I let Airbnb and VRBO do all the marketing for me.  

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Let's go out and talk real estate, the current market trends, and what you guys are seeing as far as deals.