I havent come across any economic drivers data for NPR but if someone has any insights, it would be greatly appreciated.

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Good part of this: you'll have a lot of data and hopefully some historical numbers to compare and underwrite your deal.

I keep track of checks and dates received.I use a SUM function to see how much is owed, how much outstanding and total interest rate.I can color code redeemed properties a different color.It is super easy to customize. and once you set it up it automates everything but entering the data once you get a redemption check or a deed.You can copy over the tab to a new one and start a new year with all your formulas intact.

Their data says retail is very healthy.

You have to talk to your realtor, find growth data about the property area, and you can use realtor.com, realtysnap.com, zillow.com, homes.com, and other sites as references.  

I've checked out loopnet.com but did not see how I could extract pertinent property info without a (costly) membership fee.I have a deal analyzer I will be using and I am now looking for the data to plug in.  

Sometimes I see that counties do a poor job of recording/uploading the data electronically though. 

You could also try a data company that compiles this information as well, such as RealQuest - although they charge a fee.Best,Dave

To the extent that you wish to trust the demographic data entered by the loan originator, Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data is publicly available so social justice groups can sue lenders for unlawful discrimination if the data indicates that is warranted (Wells Fargo etc).CFPB has an interactive website that lets you play with the data.If there is something unique about properties in the area you want to buy in that you want to get in front of, nothing will beat picking up the phone and calling agents in the area.