Competition aside, let us look at what is needed to succeed; Look at how hard virtual wholesaling really is.To see why it is hard going, think about the work statistics.

It did prompt the new HUD rules.I anticipate the HUD rules being expanded to credit scoring, which can be impacted by statistically abnormal arrest rates in certain populations (affecting  job stability and credit management) and by mental illness or other disabilities that affect such life skills as timely bill payment.

I also track statistics in the towns that I am interested in.  

Look at the statistics for San Diego appreciation.  

I'd like to know what are some key market stats that indicate which areas have a good, growing renter population that you all look for before investing in a rental property? Also, where is the best place to get that i...

@Harold Isaacs I look usually just at: http://www.zillow.comYou can find there many statistics for neighborhoods, cities and states.

The city publishes an apartment statistics page, found here: http://www.wichitafallstx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/24175That publication was during the high oil prices of 2014, but also during a regional 5 year severe drought. 

The statistics on violence against Realtors is pretty high.

There are also pockets in the area where appreciation is possible, too.I've never seen the statistics published, but my guess is that there are thousands of own-of-town investors, many of whom are from around the world, invested in the Memphis market.  

MSA stands for Metropolitan Statistical Area, it is essentially the area around a city that is effected by socially and economically by its relationship to that city.