How much inventory is there in the market and how long is that inventory taking to turn over.Even with that, you can only get a hint of the direction your market may potentially be headed in. 

I graduated from the University of Georgia (Go Dawgs), and lived in Atlanta for four years before moving back to Portland and I have seen how much inventory is there at a much better value than the Pacific Northwest.

For my first transaction as a Real Estate Inventor, I have chosen to house hack and was wondering if anyone would mind sharing their successful experience house hacking in New Jersey?

Inventory is low and I want to purchase a SFR in my area to fix and flip.  

All depends what kind of nich, you want or if you like more stable company but higher fees I recommend Coldwell Banker to start out or Keller Williams, but I seen a decline in there listing inventory I seen increase in big block realty, seems very up and coming does are some of my pick I don't know what area your focusing do

These states don't have the large cities with big inventory but you can find smaller to medium sized cities that don't always have the crime problems. 

There isn't a lot of inventory but with a keen eye there are deals to be had.

You’re selling inventory.

Inventory is low on the MLS but there are TONS of dilapidated properties from the last x-amount of decades of population decreases.  

@Josh Hagen I cannot speak to the multifamily apartment market here but for single family, inventory of properties for sale is very low.