.)- Average days on market- Absorption rate- Historical data on rents and sale prices in the area- Population growth- Main economic drivers (industries, individual companies, etc.)- Crime stats... if you know specific zip codes/submarkets that you'd like to target, the best data will come from local precincts. - and more..I'd recommend remaining active not only here on BiggerPockets, but in other valuable RE investment networks that you can find - i.e. local meetups (meetup.com, eventbrite, BP local events). 

I have on multiple occasions, once with one of my own properties and a few times for clients been able to not only get the money they paid for a property but also gave them extra money in a total loss (protected the equity that has accrued due to inflation in the industry).  

Like right now funding land flippers in rural CO.. and that is a spectacular  market for us.. have not gone vertical. then you can go to private money like Builders Capital  Peers of mine in the industry dont care for them.

Again, this is a conversation to have with your accountant to ensure the benefits would outweigh the costs.Another misconception is that there is little value in a cost seg study for properties that do not have a lot of personal property in them or very little interior build out, such as industrial warehouses.

Through a client and a lot of research and connections through my Personal Training Industry How did you finance this deal?

All this is why, I believe, it's a rare thing in the REI industry. 

Move to commercial and industrial.  

.- Do I qualify for for a section 121 exclusion sense I lived on the property for the first 2 years of ownership?

If you’re looking to invest in your backyard, it helps to network with as many locals in the industry as you can.

Continue reading as much as possible and couple that with your ability to network and meet people in the industry.