Looking at a few key stats will help determine which markets are best to invest in during COVID-19. : Which are the best markets for real estate investment? The cute answer is that you can make a good investment in any market; for each of the 200 markets we follow on a regular basis, there's an investment strategy that best suits the local economic circumstances. But aside from that broad advice, if you have a choice of markets, how do you pick one with the best chance for a superior investment? Prudent investors will do their due diligence.