Next, I would look into other more broad categories such as job growth, capitalization rate movements, demographic shifts, education levels, dependence on certain industries (regarding employment), public transportation, city development programs, etc.Regarding unemployment, I think there's a catch to low unemployment.

I plan on using my experience in this are to develop some strong lead funnels for great deals.

KC = Kansas city, which has some great fundamentals going on especially with that new $4 billion  Cerner development going in south KC.  

@Ben MillsI'll jump in since I develop in Austin.You are correct that one of your biggest challenges will be to find the lot.

You'll find lots of useful info and make great connections here on BP.I work for a development company, Blue Sky Homes.

Most of the bids we win aren't because of first mover advantages we have developed.

I feel like I developed a pretty sound criteria for operating in the middle market.

In that case I can establish a relationship with Damascus and APGFCU independent of not having an account with them.

Teaching yourself accounting so that you can maintain your books and prepare your own taxes will set your business growth back.I think it's important to learn accounting as it's essentially the business language, but you should focus on learning as you go, ideally with a CGA as a business advisor.Case in point - I'm having a website developed.

Can't wait to start meeting new friends and possibly developing some valuable relationships!