the area has good statistics and opportunities.i'm open to invest in other areas as long as i can build a team to work with there.what do you suggest?

Crime and school statistics are your best bet.It would also probably be a good idea to network with a local. 

(remember your property is a 4 unit so only compare to other 4 units if possible) Statistically roofs and gutters do not ad value as they are more of a maintenance item.

Does anyone have any exerience getting podio to tell you things like close rate, pitch rate, and other statistics with out having to manually go through an excell file?

NAR's own statistics show 75% of first year agents drop out, and 90% by three years. 

Many have an eye for design that most RE developers, that live in a spreadsheet, just don’t have.Dropping out of school is statistically one of the stupidest things you can do.

And regardless if the business is selling donuts or offering shelter, liability and risk are out there and people manage them differently, even if statistics suggest otherwise.

@Nick RutkowskiI’m looking for long term tenants ( no vacation property) I was looking at the city statistics the other day and looking at things such as their poverty level as well median household income couldn’t make a fair decision I had mixed feelings about it!

(San Diego Market) The numbers are skewed a little with the low inventory statistic.

So please don't generalize.Just look at the impressive statistics of the tourism growth in the Dominican Republic over the last 20 years.