Not sure if that is still legal or even translates in today's world of everything online but seemed like a good screening tool to me at the time. 

I think what it comes down to is smaller with market specialization translates into a better experience

Sure if you don't use your creativity enough and if your limited resources force you to use DMM, cold calling, farting in vacuum of space... that doesn't translate that suddenly these methods "work" or "are good".One way to solidify this.All leads are super motivated.

There isn't really a lot of people looking to rent a 3500sqft house and that may translate in longer vacancies.

That advantage can translate into quicker growth or plugging holes during recessions by isolating and eliminating low performers or paying off higher grade individuals.

Your success in this space will also translate to different type of business relationships. 

Just because the spreadsheet works for the way that I process information doesn't mean it's how it translates for you.

Only buying on appreciation really translates to "This deal isn't as good as it could be if it cash flowed."  

However when I choose a property im considering putting and offer on, I run into issues like existing tenant or vacant with repairs needing to be made before rent ready which is essentially what I’m looking for to force the equity myself.The problem is that I’m unable to find PM or contractors willing to translate what the inspections are showing, what needs to be dealt with, and for how much before closing.  

Translation: You can't possibly know the value of your $10,000 in a year or ten years if you're investing for high returns.