In terms of sub markets to look at, I'd advise looking city of chambers websites, city websites, commercial office space reports, and business journals.

Does anyone know if you can join a mastermind group even if you dont have the intention journal?

Seems obvious but so many people overlook keeping a journal so that they do not make the same mistakes. 5.

There are lots of threads about this if you want to do a quick search, but unfortunately, a lot of NJ is tapping out, too, so there are still great deals, but not many "steals" anymore.Check out Jersey City Heights, Bergen Lafayette or Journal Square maybe.

What resources do you all use to perform your market research (i.e Websites, forums, business journals, etc) on an area and what lead indicators are you looking for to determine if an area is prime for investment (Job Growth, Income Growth, etc?). 

Another was a business major in university and went into an office where he was part of the team focused on deal structures.Consider picking up copies of the local commercial property journal/newspaper.

Recently all over Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and countless other publications there have been stories about big Wall Street companies jumping in and buying real estate rather than stocks… because they know they can get a better return.So, why are most Americans still trusting their own retirements… IRAs… 401ks… with the stock market?

I had articles published in CCIM magazine, Real Deal, Craig’s, Houston Business Journal, etc.

Pick up the local business journal, talk to the local chamber of commerce, find out how many companies are expanding their footprint or moving to a market.

Just thought I would share this with those who had some questions about Huntsville, AL.Huntsville ranked among the cities with the strongest economies and lowest cost of living by the Wall Street Journal.