He has 800 members to date so I guess if all 800 were actively attacking the list it might not produce the results your looking for but as an investor if I could get 1 or 2 deals out of this list I might be worth it? 

The property has under produced based on the P/L of the last three years

Properties in areas undergoing revitalization are especially attractive for investors looking to buy low and achieve high nightly rates.Regulation-Friendly Market: Compared to many other large metros, Indianapolis has relatively relaxed short-term rental regulations, making it easier for property owners to get into the market without facing excessive restrictions or permitting hurdles.

Then you have your top producers who have been in the business for many years and conduct 10x the business of the "average agent". 

Typically the property needs to produce 25% more cash flow than the expenses and the loan goes up to 75% of the value.

Or is there going to be understanding for digging deeper when the initial screening process produces these apparent inconsistencies?

Fun area where you might attract young professionals who want to rent by the room. 

There was a thread going that asked if folks would rather have:- A $3M equity portfolio that produced breakeven cash flow.- A $1M equity portfolio that produced $15K per month.Many people chose the second option.Another way of phrasing the question is:“Would you rather have $3M or $1M?”

I appreciate your emphasis on considering factors beyond just initial numbers, such as property management availability and long-term appreciation potential.Your point about Detroit's attractive price-to-rent ratios and ongoing revitalization is intriguing.

You just do not want there to be any confusion about the deal points that made the deal attractive for you to buy in the first place.