We have an aging population (Florida is the oldest state, but Greater Pittsburgh is the oldest metropolitan statistical area in the USA) and and the median housing age of of Allegheny County is 66 years old.

The odds of the prize being behind the other door (Option #2 above) is actually 67% (two-thirds) and the odds of the prize being behind the original door you chose is 33% (one-third).So, if you want the prize, you should switch doors...Feel free to argue, but that's that's the correct answer regardless of how unintuitive it may seem (though, to most people who have studied statistics and have been taught to think in these types of terms, it's actually pretty obvious)...

There are also a significant amount of statistics for sales broken down by area which is another great resource to have.I agree, MLS is not the be-all end-all, but I wouldn't discount it's usefullness.

Would love more info on population statistics and economic statistics... as well as any other data people find useful when determining whether an area may be good for flipping.Thank you all so much!

Now when I say it may seem risky you are probably thinking but I am a good risk and maybe you are right but banks go by statistics and while I don't have overall stats I do know many view out of town buyers as more risky.  

They might statistically make more money but that doesn't mean they're statistically more successful.

Get to know a few local park managers to learn the ropes and the real statistics on length of stay, leaving before end of lease without notice, damage and theft.FWIW "priced accordingly" is free in areas in the South.  

The population statistics over the last 10 years are of concern to me in Sheboygan.

@Allen Phelps I’m in that market D4D and statistical lead generation.

Rent Growth is doing well, in fact recently ranked #1 in the nation according to Moody Analytics Prelim 2019 Q4 Report. 110 million dollar Airport Renovation and job growth of almost 4% in the last 12 months according to Bureau of Labor Statistics.