Just because they're statistically in a good position to sell, maybe they haven't thought of selling yet.

I heard a statistic (90 percent of statistics are made up on the spot.

Alternatively, if you have MLS, or know someone who does, look up the information in the statistics portion of your MLS.  

Just another statistic...Then, 2.5 years later I got back into real estate and started working with a top producing agent.It's a tough business. 

In our case, we look at more than just the real estate statistics - we'll review demographic data (employment, net migration, income, permits, etc) and try to take a 360 degree view.

I only care about what's going on in my local market, I don't care about the overall statistics of the entire country as it doesn't tell me what's happening in my neck of the woods.

I need statistics to analyze for myself.

Here is why:- You'll learn a decent amount about the process of a real estate transaction;- You'll get access to the MLS;- You'll learn how to comp properties;- You'll see how serious you are about real estate (the process of getting your license is tedious);- You'll have something to fall back on (being an agent) if the wholesaling doesn't work out, which statistically it probably won't.Now, if you can find a mentor, that's another great way to go, but given that there are so few successful wholesalers, I'm guessing your pool of potential mentors is very small.

I would like to hear some opinions and statistics about using Real Estate Options.

The fact is, the better educated you are the more you will make, statistically speaking.