I’m a Data Scientist living in Los Angeles, and must invest out-of-state.

Of course this is only as good as the staff doing the data input.  

If you are looking at KC area and lees summit I have some good data for you.

You have the area experience and data to help you, but courthouse steps auctions are blind bidding (other than what you can find through the windows), all cash, 10 percent down at the time of close, and not always clear on all of the liens associated with the house (tax liens, HOA liens, utility liens, etc.). 

Keep in mind, data changes constantly.

Quote from @Garrett Brown: One of the coolest projects I have been able to work on at BiggerPockets has been combing through tons of AirDNA and Market Finder data while combining my love for college football. 

Items you will be asked for will be:Address:Purchase Price:Rehab budget:Estimated Term needed:Estimated ARV:Square Feet:Configuration (Bedrooms, Bathrooms):Rehab short description:Explain why this is a good deal:Your history in real estate (including number of flips):Any other comments about the project:Include a Property Data Sheet (MLS Listing, FSBO Ad, Auction Listing, etc)Also include a minimum of 3 Solid Sales Comparables – preferable realtor generated*Once all of stage one above is sent in it can take up to 24 hours for approval to move on to stage 2.Stage 2 on the following page.1Page 2 of 2-Stage 2-After initial review we’ll need the following items sent to processing (Note: all costsat this point are your responsibility & don’t guarantee funding):Inspection from a professional inspectorBPO or Appraisal (Please see guidelines below for a BPO)REPCDates: Inspection Period, Settlement DateDetailed Renovation Budget from 3 contractors (please tell is which contractor you feel best about using)More info may be needed as we move forward, it depends on the best structure for the deal*Once all of stage 2 is submitted in will take a few hours to review and if everything is approved it can take upto 10 business days to close.BPO Guidelines:Please do not use your buyer’s agent to do the BPO.

See data in the link below.https://mred.stats.10kresearch.com/infoserv/s-v1/o5UC-nx0

The past few years have shown us that relying on historical data without adjusting for current and projected trends can lead to significant shortfalls in underwriting.

In my country, I have a good credit score, and as a mortgage broker, I understand that score is just one small data point.