If you're really just getting started and you are trying to narrow down a list of potential markets, there are numerous publications that provide reports on everything from employment to housing to trends to major changes within cities, etc.

I've been listening to the podcasts and reading the articles...now I'm ready to act.

I'll give it a listen :)

I listened to everyone here on BiggerPockets and didn’t “time the market” in regard to the higher interest rates.I closed on a house hack a few months ago with the SAME EXACT rate.

@Carol VenoliaSounds you shouldn't listen to the rumor mill... 

I bought exit signs, fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide/smoke detectors in one and Ring Alarm Smoke and CO Listener to be installed next to each detector.

@Dylan Cook There are numerous lending products available to investors.

Listening to their podcast twice a week (Not your Average Inverter Show - JWB).Made contact and "picked" a property.

I have owned numerous businesses spanning 37 years, including marketing and management consulting, lawn care, landscaping nursery, horizontal directional drilling, heavy construction, and reclaimed wood.

Listening to their podcasts and reading the forums are great ways to learn about hot markets and new emerging markets from fellow investors.