But with the right methodology, you can at least understand where you might be in the various scenarios -- and buy right.  

The methodology you describe does in fact work in buffalo but we don't quite do it the same way.

If it's the latter, I'd agree that it's too long and too dense, but for any other group it seems like a report that could provide real value.A few things that I would personally like to see:A better explanation of your data sources and methodology.

@Bruce Woodruff While it may seem like a simple concept, it's actually a very complex process that requires significant documentation as well as specific methodologies.

You can learn more about the methodology behind the Zillow data here if you’re curious: https://www.zillow.com/research/data/ 

Reach out if I can help, or you can check out my weekly blog at ericfernwood.substack.com for more investing insights, methodology, and processes....Eric

Following his prescribed methodology I purchased my first investment property within 90 days and have turned many people onto it since.  

My methodology with the postcards is to use them as a first contact upon which they can call me, email me, or check out my website.

Even if the methodology they teach can be successful (which is in doubt), it certainly cannot be successful at all times in all markets.  

Using the most common accounting methodology, all flip costs are considered COGS (cost of goods sold) and are carried forward as inventory on the balance sheet (work in progress) from one year to the next until the property is sold.That said, if you're working out of a business entity, you may have to track inventory on your tax worksheets.