Investors can and should closely evaluate the macro trends, considering population growth, job growth, household formation, income levels, and all the other major metrics.

But investors also need to dig under the surface, according to John Chang, National Director of Research and Advisory Services, Marcus & Millichap.

"As a friend of mine says, 'Use a shovel, not a rake' " Chang said.

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