But, they are very popular gurus and are making a lot of money teaching their "classes" and groups.

True, I am 100% with you on that.The point here is, when you analyze, you do based on what you know now (what is known as a fact today) and on what is highly likely to happened (again from today) and to accept the fact that things might change tommrow.Life happened every day, that’s why  we need to stay firm with our direction but flexible with our approach.having lived through the HORRORS of those years fully engrossed in the industry almost nationwide... it was regional on who did well and who had troubles.. no question well positioned landlords in Portland for instance no issue.. 

If you didn’t hit some of your goals, analyze what caused you to not achieve them to ensure you don’t make the same mistakes again the following year.

@Shayan Sameer - Did you analyze the duplex in a stabilization state?

Also, he can do the above deal or two or three, all day long now that he knows how to do it and has me help analyze the deal and market.This hit his personal life just right. 

Verifying last 2 years of rental history and income extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Make sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.The City of Detroit has 183 Neighborhoods we’ve analyzed.

When you analyze the deal, it is rarely profitable.

Do you have anyone experienced in AirBNB/SRT to learn from and help you analyze?

I have a company that I send my investors to so they can analyze the different options at their disposal.   

Not sure how much you charge to analyze the current work I've had done.