I have this issue as a reoccuring theme in mortgage lending with my REI clients since banks always want tons of reserves for each property/business/liability and no one wants to to have their money earn .25% annually in a CD while waiting for the next "deal."

They don't want to piss any of the the players in town with thousands of units as they would come crushing down on all of the decision makers.heheAll good mate, will just need to start a siding company :)

If you were a player, you'd know that fact of life that helping others brings benefits to you.Early on, I took the head attorney of my title company, ORTC, and introduced him to the probate Bar associations where I prospected.

Got all kinds of gadgets, radio, CD player, foot massage, body jets, rain showers, ozone sterilization, steam, exhaust fan, telephone etc...a new one sells for $3000. 

I feel the 3 most important things to consider when choosing a real estate "school" areCourse materials- you want as much physical material as possible (books, cd's, packets, practice tests, online tests , etc. 

Serious players know that markets take hits every so often.

Once I knew who they were as players, then I researched their motivations, their concerns, and their fears.

Important note: REIS data is primarily derived from larger properties and institutional players.

Some people make a lot of money in lower cost C/D property.

@Jason Ling - pretty sure that most innovative prop-tech companies have their toe dipped into more advanced analytics of RE data.The fact that Redfin will make you a cash offer / other i-buyers tells me they are pretty confident based on more advanced analytics.As matterport becomes ubiquitous, I think it will create larger big data opportunities for real estate (I'd assume they are working on this now).RE data is fragmented - but the big players with nationwide reach and tech culture are definitely taking the Astoria you're taking about