If we include it in the statistic, everyone says oooh we have 20% crash in real estate market. 

The IRS is the source of the first statistic and Thomas Stanley (author of The Millionaire Next Door) came up with the second statistic after 20 years of research.

Start by identifying the metropolitan statistical areas that have strong economic and demographic trends such as job growth, population growth and income growth.

At some point in the distant future the statistics may trend toward ownership and less rentals, but last I knew the trend was heading the opposite way.  

@David Cruice, looking at some multi family units in New Mexico, do you have a few tips to pass on to a new investor Possibly some Unknown’s that may come up or what are the most critical things to look for, what % does the city ratings/crime statistics have with determining the value of the investment?

Many cost seg firms use a statistical sampling or computer generated modeling approach which is a bit cheaper since it's less work, but it's inherently inaccurate so it generally leaves money on the table or worse overstates qualifying assets.

These are the statistical tails, I suppose, and the customer should never believe the "poster-child" scenario.

As we can't listen to or monitor every call - our agreement spells out (in bold) "you agree you have not been promised any results" and "this supersedes all prior discussions."

Statistically, an abused woman is at her most vulnerable to serious injury or death is when trying to leave. 

As a real estate investor myself, I am very curious to see if anyone has statistics or anecdotal estimates on what percentage of tenants actually use these payment plans?