As well as structured means for tracking analytics on what would work and not work within the business itself.

Either that or I'm lazy and analytically challenged.  

The 4 profit centers of REI are:1)Cash flow (which changes over time with rent increases and other expenses which may or may not grow at the same rates)2)Appreciation (both forced and market)3)Mortgage pay down (through loan amortization)4)Tax savingsThe best way to combine all of these things into a single analytical framework IMO is to project out the financials (including all of these items using estimates based on current actuals and long term historical trends) from the day of purchase on out to the exit (via sale or cash out refinance of your initial investment) and then compute IRR.

Account Closed...I think the analytical thought process to work around rules is good but you should not proceed to break FHA rules or any laws.

It would be based purely on analytics but would be a good starting point.

RC Analytics and several others do that.  

@Jason Thompson Waiting can easily become analysis paralysis or analytical procrastinating.

REIS is the most comprehensive and provides supply analytics, market research, rent comparable information, etc.

In about a year I’ll graduate with my MS in Data Analytics and I’ll probably be looking for a new job if I don’t get a raise/promotion/ new job at my current company.

(you can learn though, I do think gifted salespeople definitely have an edge over say a creative or analytical non sales person but you can learn and start to get good at sales (me :) )But to start a wholesaling business without a decent budget is just silly.