Specifically in terms of choosing investment locations, you'll want to consider demand drivers like: major employers/employment opportunities; population growth trends; demographics; safety and school ratings; proximity to major transportation; and more.

These are the average trend of a particular type of Townhome.

Atlanta has one of the hottest real estate markets in the U.S.

Understanding the trend and macroeconomics of that particular area, etc.

I always look for trends, and check social media to see who they are.    

At that point, all you will need to do is make sure the numbers align with your plan.Cleveland is a great market for various reasons and is one of the hottest for investors to want to be in.

These are all highly local indicators of course.On the flipside, even with renters around, a glut of new rental units could push prices down - although in my particular corner of the country the number of markets where this is happening is exactly zero.With our present nationwide lack of housing inventory and general unaffordability of housing for many - it seems likely that the trend toward rising rents will also be around for the immediate future.

I would say it's reasonable to expect that prices will flatten, but then continue to trend upwards, especially with more people filtering out of cities and into rural/suburban areas where they can have more space. 

Just a reminder of what you have to expect for tonight:Market Trends & Outlook: Alan Langston will provide your up-to-date analysis on the trends in National, Regional, and Local areas.

According to Realtor.com, its one of the hottest markets in 2022.