Hello!

Newbie here, trying to purchase her first rental property. I am looking at the Woodbridge area, but I'm not sure how to find out how rapidly I can rent a property. The home I am looking to buy is move-in condition. I don't have the capital (and frankly the patience) to make renovations, but I want to buy and hold a place in VA because that area is exploding. My guess is that the Woodbridge area will get to that point as well, even though right now there is no metro/subway running to it right now.

Can anyone give me some advice on what tools, techniques to use to find out if an area will rent fast? 

Thanks much! Happy new year!