Best online resources to research area

[Shane W.]

Hi guys,

So we're trying to get our head around all the different tools and resources readily available on the internet. Our goal is to narrow them down to a select group that can provide most of the data we require such as economy, job growth, demographics etc.

What are your best online tools for researching potential areas to purchase for buy and hold?

Currently we use Redfin, Zillow, Mapliv, Rentometer, City Data and Best Places.

Are there any other great tools out there we may have missed? Or maybe some of the ones we've listed you think aren't that great?

Either way your suggestions or input will be a huge help.

Thanks.