That is a philosophy I'm working to adapt into, and bouncing ideas off of you is a great way to get there.

If the water drains and has a reasonable amount of sediment, I suppose you could disconnect the output side of the water heater and attach a hose there (with a pipe-to-hose-thread adapter).

Some markets will be more difficult than others, but you may have to adapt your strategy a little to fit the market and get the numbers to work (maybe renting bedrooms) & stabilize rents/tenants for a year- 2 years to put the property in it’s optimal position.

You have to adapt with the times and you HAVE TO get a discount when you buy. 

Over time, I think these platforms will adapt to what their customers want.

You have to understand how to use it and adapt it to your local market because what works in San Diego will not work in Cody, Wyoming or Morgantown, West Virginia.

If you commit to doing one thing and the market changes or your goals change, you will find yourself unwilling to adapt.  

It's staying focused on that value and adapting to what the market gives on the BUY and SALE side.3.

The big companies would adapt.

That can always change as the industry adapts.