I'm data driven and would love to immerse myself in IL, AL, MC specific property, demographic and investor-centric data sources the same way I've done in my previous area of focus.

That puts any of their data sets into serious question.

Are you buying for yourself or trying to wholesale (or what is your exit strategy)?

I like https://quantmaps.com/ if you want to overlay some data. 

I’m exploring ways to automate my deal analysis process and was wondering:1.Is there a way to programmatically pull MLS data?

Quote from @Mohan Sadashivaiah: I would like to know if Data analysis in needed in Real Estate industry.

do you need help obtaining the data you are talking about?  

Hey Dan, shoot me a DM, I'd be happy to jump on a call and shed some light on the rent data. 

Quote from @Joseph Bushnell: I'm testing out the idea of building a data center and I was wondering if anybody has heard of owning the building and having a third party operate the data center itself.  

Note this can be pro or a con depending on your strategy.