A realtor is good for clooecting data for comps.

They generally get their data from the public records, which are often not updated in real time.  

And from the podcasts I've heard others say another good idea would be to work with property managers to get a feel for what landlording is like.My current job is with an online construction publication that started out as a temp job doing simple data entry, and I recently went full time.

% of the people data you posted or is that from Gary`s BS file?

Personally, implementing the above inspection insight, I'd pursue this one at the lowest entry price possible, add more margin than you think you need and accept a steep learning curve.

@Joe Fairless data shows Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec to be slower months of demand (interest).

Historical data shows that as wealth disparigies increase there is a greater chance of unrest and turmoil.

Heres how we've been doing the analysis:Get key data points on the neighborhood of each row (property).

We buy/hold and rent out our SFR/Duplexes/Multifamily Properties.We use 'Classes' for our 'Customers' (Tenants) to help separate and sort the data.

You won't know their rehab numbers, but it's good to see the ARVs actually end up at.Also it can be helpful to study the data to see who is really buying.I had two different wholesalers bring me the same REO last year that was $98K purchase, $200K ARV.