I've always been interested in real estate but haven't had the funds, credit, or network of support I needed to gain confidence in starting this venture until now.I'm 26 and currently work as an IT Consultant in the Information Management & Analytics world.

It would offer the benefit of networking within my city.Are analytical jobs hard to get?

I love the hunt, and research, and I'm very analytical.

I'm not really looking at flipping until I get a very good understanding of real estate in general, so I figured I'd start with a buy and hold rental if I could and see where it goes from there.My personality has always been over-analytical and I have ran into analysts paralysis many times when it comes to making decisions.

Right on, I use census too,  perhaps Moodys Analytics is more sophisticated when looking at population and economics combined (risk management).thanks,Matt

I am an analytical person and it comes across in my communication style and when looking at or marketing properties.

Luckily, I'm very skeptical and analytic and not likely to bite on some of these absurd claims.2.

I would prefer any data, reports, trends and analytics over anecdotes.

I am analytical.

I am a whiz with spreadsheets and financial analysis; so while I don't have much experience in real estate, I could possibly add some value on the analytical side if needed (want to be a giver, not just a taker!).