The statistics that @David Krulac posted are very similar to what I see in my area, with regards to properties in foreclosure and sheriff sales.

I have it configured this way because statistically speaking, according to past industry "market testing" you get more conversions when you force signups.

The best performers are ultra short term strategies, such as statistical arbitrage (that what I do).

I have done a ton of research on crime statistics and can not find anything other then a few break ins here and there.

My two cents, I agree with your justification Will, the only problem I have is the volume of that analysis performed by an investor (and RE agent to a degree) more often (statistically speaking) goes untested.

According to an article from MPAMag.com, lender’s profits have been affected by the high costs of compliance that have been mounting since 2008.According to MPAMag.com, “Production expenses in the third quarter were the highest recorded since MBA began keeping statistics in 2008.”These high compliance costs are passed on to the borrower and have substantially increased the overall cost of borrowing.

Few are willing to spend their time on a percentage of first deals because of the statistic that only 10% of students actually do something so the fee becomes a test if you are serious.

Here's a link to statistics provided by DOL on pass/fail rates by educational institutions WA DOL Pass/Fail - be sure to look at how many people took the exam.

They don't need to follow you, your deal, regardless of how you try to hide out, will statistically surface into the light.

However, there are a lot of statistics that are contradict your stance on the breed.