This is indeed a widely debated topic amongst many tax professionals and investors alike, and an entire novel could be written on the best method to use.  

If you interacted with persons in trying to understand there quoting as you communicated here, no you wouldn't get much for answers because it's demanding, condescending and with hollow threats, nobody wants to deal with that BS or person so of course they blow you off, I bet you'd blow that person off too. 

Is this method a commonly used method by investors?

just curious, because ill use that method next time.

Our agent is communicating to us that the market is simply slow right now, and that we need to be patient.

@Sam Hudacek the problem with this method is that the people you want to reach out to down the line won't pick up your calls!

Your method of determining ARV4.

I'm also using my own VAs to manage my cold calling (communication with buyers and sellers), admin tasks, and social media.

Good communications. 

When you make unfounded claims about fraud, incels, or Ponzi schemes, it reflects more on your lack of understanding than on the integrity of the Gator Method or its community.