The city’s investment in infrastructure, new businesses opening up, and revitalization projects have made a real difference in neighborhood quality and overall economic activity.Population Growth: After decades of decline, Detroit's population is finally growing again.

With Texas leading the nation in population growth, many are calling it the hottest market for real estate investors.

Ohio is cheaper but you'll see a higher level of population growth in NC.

Great macroeconomics as well because there is job growth, population growth, and lots of big companies moving and building here like Google, Amazon, Facebook, etc.

Reading up on local job growth or population trends can also give you a good idea of how the market is doing.

Huntsville, Alabama Huntsville’s score: 83.30/100Huntsville is the most populous city in Alabama, but its population is still under 225,000.

You will know the current market rent in the area, population growth and house values.

No cycle: just circumstances like supply, demand, economy, population, demographics, lifestyle etc.

You have Yosemite and Red Wood National park near populations.

Also with the population growing due to foreign plants opening shop there. competition can be very fierce & properties left for auction is minimal.