I t will appear, double click and it will populate the comment box in blue and they will be notified.

You can use past Settlement Statements to determine your normal costs of a deal to populate the formulas.  

Population and demographics are also readily available.  

The main metrics I would look at for appreciation...AffordabilityJob/population growthAvailable inventoryWhat new inventory is coming online Sales velocityAs far as the return goes, it will take a bit of groundwork to figure that out.

It will appear, double click on it and it will populate the comment box with their name in blue.

How are the employment/population/home value growth metrics looking?

There are several data points that come to mind – population growth, employment, crime rate, % owner occupied, school ratings, and proximity to desirable amenities.

Population Growth, Unemployment, Median Income, Sources for jobs etc.... any thoughts?

I’m not much more connected and knowledgeable about Chicago as I am elsewhere, alart from knowing that taxes are high, winters are brutal and population is decling every year.

I also implore you to compare the population growth/decline in the different cities.