A TREND is usually something nobody identifies until AFTER it is already long established.  

A 1031 exchange would require you to identify a new property and use those proceeds towards a property.

Create a simple spreadsheet or written list to compare the features of each and identify the ones that align with your requirements.

After finally getting access (after closing), I discovered floor damage that should have been identified.

I run a real estate data venture that pulls from various private and public sources and curates these reports, so it's not a simple answer.Social Sentiment: Search demand and what people are saying online.Neighborhood Class: Cleanliness, crime, graffiti, and overall health.Demographics: Identify market segments & trends.GDP & Economic Growth: County-level GDP changes to assess economic vitality.Poverty Metrics: Analyze economic challenges.Construction Activity: Easily predict market supply.Occupational Diversity: Forecast housing & commercial needs.Education Insights: Understand community stability.Real Estate Trends: Identify property value & rental cycles.Houston was just a place where I felt like sharing some knowledge.

They do help with reviewing our reports from our property management companies to identify spikes in utility usage on vacant properties, reviewing expenses to make sure they were approved, vacancies, etc.

Deal structure comes as a result of identifying an objective (rental, flip etc) and then a property you'd like to pursue.

This method involves you identifying homes in your preferred areas and physically knocking on doors to express your interest in buying.

I just add to my buyer's list and commercial buyers identify themselves.

It shows individual gains and ROI over a 30-year period, which helps identify which factors provide the highest returns and make informed investment decisions.In your case, even if you're not cash-flowing in the first year, since the negative cash flow is minimal, I’d still go for it.