Although I know a few investors that have successfully invested out of state, just understand that the odds are against you statistically speaking. 

There is typically some local rel estate statistics company that has this information.

I don't have any hard statistics, but I would guess that a home inspector is a bit safer, but you definitely have a higher upside in real estate sales.

They really need some statistics.

I need help getting a foothold so I'm not another statistic.

More importantly, that statistic is referring to Listed properties on the MLS.

Typically I write leases to increase based on the CPI index produced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Assuming that this statistic holds true (and ignoring the exact success %), I’m curious as to whether people are visiting 10 properties before making 10 offers?

The problem is statistically, people who smoke have lower life expectancy.

However, what do you compare the asking price to, if zestimates etc. are considered worthless AND without having to fork out over $100/ month for access to software to then have to do an even more complex statistical analysis to determine that average price?