I am looking to start a group with newer agents in the area so we can pool our knowledge and shorten the learning curve so we all can close a lot of sales so we do not become statistics haha, hit me up privately if you are interested in networking and learning together.

When it comes to collections, the faster you  have it on their credit report, statistics show  the better chances of collecting.

Click on the link below for some New Construction Statistics for Conroe, The Woodlands, & Willis, TX.http://tinyurl.com/hryobcf 

Statistically, people make much better money with a college degree.

Not sure how statistics over the last 8 years (rising market) will help predict ANYTHING about the next 8 years...Especially if those "returns" are still theoretical only. ie.

There is no point in starting if you cannot sustain because statistical data shows that responses typically occur after at least 3+ mailings.

Does anyone have any recommendations on where the best source of statistics for a specific area can be gleamed from? 

If you look at the statistics, when I was in college in 2012, NH had the highest median age per capita than any other state- in the mid 30's...

@Matt Geerts, I can't point to statistics to prove it statistically, but if I only had to rely on one referral method it would be lawyers.

Insurance companies, banks, cellphone companies, and yes landlords will always have late pays no matter the amount of screening your doing,  it is statistically impossible to have zero late pays.