Statistically speaking, we have a very strong leasing season in the "middle" (Kansas City is in the middle of America). 

LP on 560 unit complex in Memphis that was down 6% on collections in April vs March and Feb.GP on 170 unit complex in Montgomery, AL that was down 13.5% compared to prior months, but this isn't a great statistic for the area because we are also actively trying to free units up for renovations on this asset. 

Heck, if your brave and feel comfortable or when you do put your mask on and take a quick trip to our big bold beautiful city as did many people and investors from around the world do everyday and will be doing again before you know it and see the operations on the ground first hand.

I don't know the statistic, but I'm willing to bet it's higher for partnerships. 

If I run into any problems with the flip, since I know statistically first time flippers take significantly longer on their first renovation, I could afford the payments to the lender.Those are my thoughts!

Aside from the great statistical sites @Alex Olson mentioned, I would also hop on google maps street view and virtually drive the neighborhood.

Statistically, you're going to live to about 80. 40 years of doing nothing is a long time.

I found the following article on the Freddie Mac website to have some interesting state by state statistics.  

In Texas, free statistics can be found here https://4closure.info/statistics.aspx

@James LanierWhat about first time landlords who took the bold step of house hacking without getting stuck in an analysis paralysis situation in highly appreciating areas behind their back yard.Who would have imagined a sudden pandemic will create more tenant friendly conditions before investing?