I believe its the best decision i have made in past years since i actively thought about investing.. figure out a plan and make a move on it , I know its much safer then most would like but market trends are weird in my area and wife/family is more important for me now to stabilize then housing market and i sleep better at night and it can change/adapt later, Im in no rush,  hope this helps

See if there's competition in the area, what supply & demand looks like, vacancy rates in the submarket, trends, and potential growth. 

Establishment Survey is run through logarithms to smooth out the trend, but it is not great when looking at times of changing economic conditions.

Cincinnati vacancy rate 3.7% Atlanta vacancy rate 4.6% Rental Rate Trends-This has a lot to do with if the markets economy is growing, stabilized, or declining.

(Down from an 83 million general yearly trend)Instead of looking at narratives that media like to create (in all subjects), its much more useful to look at actual data.Or maybe its a misunderstanding in terminology in not understanding the difference between growth rate and population growth. 

When doing market analysis where are some good places to find wage and rental rate trends?

Lawmakers in California are following the trends of Oakland and San Francisco because they are pandering to the majority of their urban voters who rent.

However, it's important to keep in mind that market conditions can change, so be sure to stay up-to-date on local trends and adjust your strategy accordingly.Financing:Obtaining a HELOC on an investment property can be more difficult than on a primary residence.

While I do not have a problem with jobs leaving to other countries, what worries me is an individual’s ability to anticipate, and adapt to trends in the economy.

I'm currently in midtown and it is trending in the right direction.