Relationships are key -this off-market deal was found through a longtime realtor friend and my last seller financed deal was through a landlord/client I worked with for several years. 

Your team is key to your flipping success. 

This is being built /designed for this use but somewhat like a boarding house.

I've been on this board since 2010 and haven't found an example yet.

Is the higher price agent inflating to get the listing or is the lower price agent just not keyed in well enough in the specific neighborhood?

I believe this is fairly standard across the board.

Unkempt lawns, trashy or broken down vehicles, mattresses and trash on empty lots, boarded up houses, bars on windows, dealers and hookers on the corners, the lack of stores or gas stations, occupied properties are dilapidated, etc.Or when Google maps shows stuff like this:

That "board" has a designated person who is the active rep for the "board".

Unlike seasoned investors or repeat homebuyers who understand how to move quickly, many younger buyers approach the process with caution, often leading to missed opportunities.Why Gen Z Is Struggling to Keep UpOne of the key reasons Gen Z buyers are struggling is delayed decision-making.

It works I agree - the key is finding the right person to do it.