And I'd say 9 out of 10 statistics are pulled out of nowhere.

Probably can't be measured in pure $$ but will make living there more enjoyable.Adding a bath is IMO (and statistically proven) a moneymaker, particularly if you can do most/all work yourself, partiuclarly the "finish" like tiling, because it's very labor intensive.IIRC single bath houses have been considered "technologically" obsolete since the early '80 by the Amer.

So far, to overcome this obstacle, I have found a lot of spreadsheets that will give me a lot of statistics.

Someone must make up those statistics!

However, there are a lot of models in economics (and statistics in general) that work even though one can't quite tease out the logic behind the numbers.

Statistically speaking, you are dealing with a narrow set of circumstances that are significantly important above a certain number of rentals.

In fact this is one of those statistics where the EPA actually shows WORSE numbers than GM and some others.So, let's say that a gallon of regular unleaded, 85-87 Octane (probably about 10% ethanol) costs $4.00.

If you have normal tenant turn-over, you are earning the market average rent and other statistical measures is that not the best feedback as to the PM effectiveness?

But it is only an edge if it's used.By systematically collecting just a few local demographic statistics (job growth, population growth and income) and property performance fundamentals, we can get ahead of the curve.

If statistics matter the data says buying a franchise opportunity has a much greater chance of success and will more likely match what you expected going in.