Like many (most) businesses it requires an investment of capital; money expenditure for ongoing marketing; management of operating, marketing and professional personnel; keeping accounting records and filing tax returns; established sales practices; constant monitoring of goals, budgets, and productivity; establishment and implementation of operational systems; and providing customer service.  

On a practical basis I don't see why someone would do the split and sell.

This is a very common practice and it would be much more rare for an insurance company to not inspect a property after signing a contract.

Written by attorney investors, it's full of practical advice about the management of investment property, has sample forms that can be edited, and - most importantly - tells you what your primary state laws are and where you can read them.

I see replys immediately and up to a day or more later.Given the delayed replies and practicality with any automated tool I don't see a practical solution OTHER then using their smart phone app. 

Some practices they promote are suitable for you, and some are not. 

I learned a ton of information in my four years at the Colorado State University school of Veterinary Medicine, but it pales to the practical and applicable information I gained with boots on the ground working with older and more experienced veterinarians on a daily basis. 

I've been "analyzing" some properties on Zillow for practice and to see if this would even be feasible for me to accomplish, I haven't found any properties under 4 beds that would cash flow, however there are properties that have more rooms within my pre-approval price range that look a lot better on paper.

I think this is a terrible practice pushed by a greedy society.

Practice your pitch!