I wouldn't trust Zillow for statistics though because there numbers are usually very general and won't apply to your exact criteria.

There are statistics on RE ROI by major cities. 

So NAR puts out a statistic that most Realtors don't make a dime for the first 6 months.

Common real estate statistics like median home price, Average Days on Market, annual change in home value, # sales, # listings, etc.Which statistics can provide clues to how much inventory of distressed (off-market) deals there will be? 

I know that Zillow and Trulia can do this on an individual basis, but I'm looking more for statistics.

Most of the homes selling for bargain prices now are in the Adamsville/Bolton Rd areas or way down in 30315 near Dekalb county...the two most outermost corners of the city and of course, those homes are in terrible shape quality wise.Not much of a super statistical analysis, but using the eye test, inventory is way down and the homes available are not really attractive (with or without renovations).

Quick question: If you have a financier willing to assist you in purchasing a property what are the main statistics that I should provide to them to prove that the property would be a smart and  profitable deal?

Even going east (Bastrop) or west (marble Falls) is attractive to alot of investors right now due to price point and statistically equal cash flow. 

For starters, LLC's are statistically less likely to be audited than standard corporations. 

They can also see details on the properties such as address, statistics, data on the loan, pictures etc.When we have new offerings they can see those too and invest at the click of the mouse and electronically sign their subscription documents.