Why "100,000 wholesale deals" isn't a real, checkable number
Searches for phrases like "analysis of 100,000 wholesale deals" usually point to marketing claims, not an auditable dataset. Wholesaling isn't a labeled transaction type in county deed records — there's no government or MLS field that says "this was a wholesale assignment." Any large-N claim you see should be treated skeptically unless the source publishes its raw data and methodology.
What *is* publicly available and reproducible is deed/transfer data, foreclosure filings, and MLS days-on-market — which you can use to build your own estimate ranges for a market.
Estimate ranges you can reproduce (illustrative, not measured)
| Metric | Estimate range | Public data source |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment fee (single-family, short-hold flips) | $5,000-$20,000 | County deed records, short-hold proxy |
| Wholesale-style spread (purchase to resale) | 10%-25% of ARV | Deed price vs. MLS comp ARV |
| Time from contract to double-close | 7-30 days | Deed recording date deltas |
| Share of distressed inventory reassigned quickly | 2%-8% of foreclosure filings | County clerk / ATTOM-style public feeds |
These ranges are illustrative placeholders based on commonly cited industry ranges, not a verified study. Pull your own county's data before relying on them.
How to reproduce this yourself
- Pull deed/transfer records from your county recorder or a title company for the ZIP codes or city you're evaluating (many counties publish these free online).
- Filter for "double-close" or same-day/short-hold transactions (buyer and seller on the same parcel within 0-30 days) as a rough proxy for wholesale-style flips.
- Cross-reference sale prices with an ARV estimate from recent comparable sales (MLS or a public comp tool) to back into estimated spreads.
- Pull HUD/Census ACS data for household income, vacancy rate, and rent-to-price ratio by ZIP to gauge investor demand.
- Check FHFA House Price Index for the metro to see appreciation trend context.
- Cross-check foreclosure/pre-foreclosure filing counts from your county clerk or an ATTOM-style public data feed to estimate distressed-inventory volume.
Limitations
These are estimate ranges, not audited findings. Public deed records don't label a transaction "wholesale deal" — the double-close/short-hold proxy above will include unrelated flips and renovations. Sample sizes, time periods, and data completeness vary by county. Always validate any range against your own local pull before using it to price a deal or set expectations with a client.
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