Info and training regiments are always available online but I never say, "hey competitor, its not fair you can use these and be better than me in a race".

The system is my life, my goals, my business and the hackers are my competitors.

It would help me answer questions such as why the gas station owner wants to sell it, if it's located in a good area (determined by gallonage report, and how does the subject gas station compare to its competitors within 1 mile.

Because my metrics are 1000% higher than my nearest "competitor" With 30 leads a week and a time on page between 8 and 11 minutes, google ABSOLUTELY knows there is no one in CT better than my website.

You'll never have a new competitor pop up next to you. 

Consider this: paying a slightly higher price for a property in a high-demand area might enable you to secure prime real estate that appreciates significantly over time, ultimately offsetting the initial higher cost.Moreover, in markets like Southern Maine, where inventory can be limited due to high demand, overpaying might be a tactical move to outbid competitors and secure a property that aligns with your long-term investment goals.

I was able to parlay what was left of my previous business into an agency agreement with a competitor where I convinced some of my customers to come with me.

Many developers who were competitors only looked at "best case". 

I have looked through their top public competitors' SEC filings and 10-K forms.

you can shoot for the moon (30-50% net margins) but the reality is, competitors will get the deal, especially now that inventory is so low.