Where to get the most recent and accurate data for things like:Unemployment dataPopulation growthJob diversity and top employers in the areaVacancy rates (eg huduser.org)Property taxes and jnsurance costsI saw bp pro and reventure and a bunch of other websites provide some of this data, but i wonder how accurate and recent it is.

In Philadelphia the fundamentals are strong: leading industries/employers are in the Education and Medical fields which are known to be stable, proximity to NYC and DC, national airport, port city, affordability compared to mid-atlantic predecessors.

On top of that, hiring tribal members for construction or operations could qualify for employment-related tax credits.

This can be expected to continue as more employers, most notably employers like Amazon’s Headquarters 2 and the Executive Branch, are requiring employees to return to the office 5 days a week.

Employment Rate: Italy has historically had one of the lowest employment rates in Europe.

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I currently don't show income and just left my other place of employment.

Focus on cities with favorable price-to-rent ratios, population growth, and employment trends, such as Des Moines, Oklahoma City, and Charlotte, while considering factors like landlord-friendliness and property taxes.

From what I read (last week when someone else asked a similar question), only foreigners who are permanent residences or some of those here on work visas are allowed to buy a home. 

Moreover, I would recommend prioritizing a W2 position over 1099 self-employment/sales for two reasons.