The Federal Reserve (of Philly) maintain most of the demographic and economic data that you could think of, census data, etc.

I also love browsing book stores and examining the TOC, Index and skimming a few paragraphs - - it's not a waste of time and you and your significant other can always go to dinner thereafter :)Here's the path we took to our MFU 6-units:looked for a property which produced a cash flow - - not interested in property appreciation values, but needed to avoid red inkthis implies learning how to evaluate a rentals economic health and value (what are GSI, NOI, expense ratio, DSCR, cash/cash and cap rates). 

I also learn about the larger economic issues as you see those things trickle down to the housing market.  

Hey Ben,Aside from all of the subject-to issues brought up by prior posters @Brian Gibbons and @Bill Gulley, does this deal make economic sense?

It's one thing to understand the economics and the tax aspects, but it's the execution that makes all the difference, I think. 

And with the advent of online trading platforms in the note space, the economic viability of note brokers is limited to those with the education, experience and knowledge to provide advice to the individual investor.

They also said that there is evidence of dry wood termites in the garage and attic areas.  80% of the attic is inaccessible because of insulation.  

Buying rental property became a goal when my high school economics teacher made Rich Dad, Poor Dad required reading.

First of all I am a full time undergraduate student pursuing Business and Economics.

There is no additional assistance for housing with the SSI Program :https://www.ssa.gov/ssi/text-living-ussi.htmSo now onto the economics - affordable housing with a $352 lot rent is not affordable enough for people only collecting $733 per month.