I'm trying to figure out the most efficient yet cost-effective way to compile data.

Have you tried positioning yourself as the data guy who shares insights rather than just another lead gen service?

Instead of the original February 6 release, the data is now scheduled for February 11.Why this matters: That delay means markets — and the Fed — are temporarily flying with incomplete information, putting more weight on private data like ADP and alternative labor trackers.Private Payroll Growth Disappoints in JanuaryPrivate-sector hiring slowed again in January, with just 22,000 jobs added, according to ADP — less than half of expectations.Small businesses: flat hiringMid-sized firms: +41,000 jobsLarge employers: –18,000 jobsJob gains were narrowly concentrated:Education & health services: +74,000Business & professional services: –57,000Wage growth still favors job switchers:Job switchers: +6.4%Job stayers: +4.5%What’s the bottom line?

NAR pulled their data on ADU valuations yesterday on the premise of the data being old.  

In my experience, most pre-packaged “lender lists” are static and widely circulated, which means the data can be outdated or already contacted by many investors.The bigger issue usually isn’t having a list — it’s whether the lenders are currently active in your specific market and still funding deals.I’d be curious to hear from anyone who’s actually used it and closed deals from it.

The Worcester Reality CheckLet's look at a specific market example, like Worcester, where data highlights the potential for misaligned expectations:Metric → Worcester DataRenter Median Income → $42,000City Median Income → $67,000Area Median Income (AMI) for Metro → $122,000Renter-Occupied Housing → 58%Median Credit Score → 629Using the standard 30% rule for rent affordability, these incomes translate to:- A $67k income allows for a maximum of $1,675 per month in rent.- The higher $122k AMI household income allows for up to $3,050 per month.The Mismatch: High Expectations vs.

This is not for large corporate entities that own* your data.

Ultimately, it’s the buyer who shoulders the cost - often tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars.Myth #2 – An agent will help you find a fair priceThis may have been true before websites like Zillow and Redfin, which today allow buyers to access an unprecedented amount of market data.

Over the last little while, I’ve been working on a tool for myself that takes a property address and some basic financing terms, pulls in data (schools, crime, rents, comps, etc.), and then runs the numbers for investment metrics like IRR, cap rate, cash flow, DSCR into a simple 10-year view with a rough Buy  / Pass style recommendation.

s question on the local data for investors.