What to expect in a "market research" case study?
I'm interviewing for an analyst position (intern) for a real estate private equity firm (LA) and am in the final stages of my interview. This Wednesday, I will have 3 hours to work on a case study which is a market research case. I'm reaching out to Reddit to vaguely ask what to expect in a "market research" type of case study? If that is too vague to answer, can anyone give any insights into performing market research? Some broad things that come to mind off the top of my head is:

1. Searching and collecting demographic information (census information??

2. Reading the market research publications by Colliers, CBRE, and JLL  

3. Checking zoning and regulations (Zimas) * 4. Searching for recent developments in the area (la.curbed, urbanize.la) 

5. Finding sales and lease comps through Costar and Loopnet (doubt this will be relevant on case study as I don't have access)

6. Historical vacancy, absorption, current supply pipeline

7. Employment growth, unemployment, biggest industries

Thoughts?
[{"id": "debk14o", "text": "I think your list is on the right track, aside from the zoning regulations part. I'd add to your list things like 1) historical vacancy and absorption numbers to potentially ask your opinion about future trends 2) the current supply pipeline and existing comps 3) econ data on the metropolitan area your property falls within (employment growth, unemployment, any relevant company news in your market/submarket) 4) tenant base in your area and who you could expect to occupy your building\n\nCheck wallstreetoasis' RE forum for questions similar to yours", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]