It's shifting to a model of a big anchor, a Target or a Costco, and lots of little businesses in that same shopping center. 

That is for you to model and assess.

On the contrary, uncertainty is the breeding ground for creating wealth.The core of the issue is whether you are willing to step out of the traditional investment framework and explore new business models and market opportunities.

I would not characterize this as a scam per se.. but it appears to me to be a failed investment model..

I plan on doing this model also so I would love to follow your journey on this investment and learn what obstacles you may deal with. 

I dont know your business model exactly but I assume you collect some referral fee from the supplier?

Licensed with permits ~$3,250.HWT standard gas single family low efficiency without exhaust retrofit $900.Sand and stain hardwood floors, natural stain $3 per sf.Paint interior walls, ceiling trim and doors 3 tone paint scheme 2 coats $3.20 per sf (floor area cost includes paint)Click lock LVT flooring install overlay inclusive of prep and quarter round $4.50 per sf (materials and labor)Asphalt roof installation 3/1 - 800 sf bungalow with 2 layers of shingles - ~$7,900Standard porch cap replacement with 2 new precast concrete steps ~$2,500Used stove or refrigerator delivery and install $350New stove or refrigerator delivery and install $HD model specificUse this as a general guideline. 

But airbnb is my go-to, works great for my hybrid model.

Our models are similar and I agree, sometimes people don't put in the effort.

I think a return on invested equity analysis outlining a few scenarios with my models would answer your questions.