Once you have this team in place, you should be able to invest in any market confidently.As for picking a specific market - I would go after one with an increasing job and population growth.

It doesn't need to have granite countertops (however, that's also a segment of the student population you can go after), but it needs to be clean and solid, with no holes in walls, doors that don't work, etc.

Growing populations, jobs, incomes and modern/diverse economies offer the best chance for appreciation and ability to raise rents over time.

Pick a vibrant market: When choosing a market to invest in, you should consider all the market elements, including population patterns, the local economy and rates of employment.

Hello,I have been learning about real estate in general and in my area (rural Spain) for a few months and following every single buy/rent offer and purchases made but I cannot find a deal where I have a confidence to make enough profit.Prices in my area are slowly dropping over the years, population is going slightly down and I do not expect it to make any upward movements.Properties are very cheap and there is plenty of houses for sale.

Some information/data I am looking for are:- demographic        - industries      - economic climate      - population            - income           - crime rates                 Does anyone know of a one stop shop or even just good resources for each of these pertaining to specific location or zip codes?

What markets/cities would you recommend that have a good economy with population and job growth? 

I have seen a huge population decrease over the past decades. 

population growth?

NW side of town, close to Braves stadium and a very populated area.