Maybe it is ridiculous, maybe it isn't--but likely they have historical data which backs up the quote. 

what your looking for with the data is to establish a reason to make certain moves.

Happy to share analytics and data in the area. 

How is REIReply's data?

AirDNA gives good data in Canada as well for short term rentals, so that's good.4.

Likewise, try going to your local investors' meeting and ask the attendees.This question is probably more of a qualitative assessment than one based on hard data.

At which point I can make a more data driven decision. 

Hey @Brian Kloft, I use HubSpot, it is FREE, and it does all of the things you mentioned needing in your email.You can set up your account and be loading data into your Contacts database, all well within the next few minutes.I recommend you start there!"

You get 5TB of data, use it for your CRM, and then share amongst your outside vendors (i.e) VA, photographers, partners, etc.

I'm very interested in creative financing options with sellers as well.Right now I'm using propstream to help assist in data collecting to focus on off-market deals.