Hi there @Randy Scott can you please point me to where you obtain those statistics from so i can go drill deep on the details

Don't give up, just know the first 2 years are the hardest for agents (and statistically 80% don't make it to the end of the 2nd year sadly but you will NOT be a statistic)!

In just poking around, I ran across this website and thought it might be useful for others. http://www.unitedstateszipcodes.org/  I have recently moved and I am still discovering the statistics of my area. 

I was curious to know if bigger pockets keeps statistics for the members that use the site.For example:I would love to know which state has the most members on bigger pockets, which state has the most plus and pro members.  

Although there is an inherent risk by having your properties in the same metropolitan statistical area, at least you get to take advantage of economies of scale.

I haven't run any statistical data on appreciation but I do know what it appraised at before we had our crash in 07, it was roughly 250k.  

That makes sense to evaluate different statistics to determine the best use of capital based upon your strategy and goals within your portfolio.  

If he's relying on national statistics on commissions, he clearly has no experience with insurance and especially not with high cash value case designs.

What factors can I take into account that may assure me I would be ok, is there a population or statistic?  

The Memphis Realtors just published the following statistics for January 2016.