The screening process plays a big role in the odds of collection.

I want to play devils advocate, to have a convincing argument.

Doubtful this scenario comes into play.

Although I probably get killed on transaction fees which is part of why I am not pulling the trigger (along with lack of time to execute well).There are games you can play for increasing your returns in the stock market (sector rotations, rebalancing, being a good company picker) but you lack operational control. 

Real estate investing is a team sport and at different points in the game different players will play more important roles.

Use surveys to gather feedback on their experience.When tenants feel valued and respected, they’re more likely to take care of the property and renew their leases, saving owners time and money.Fairness with VendorsVendors play a crucial role in maintaining properties, and treating them fairly ensures they remain reliable partners.

The problem comes into play when those milestones are not good indicators of one’s progress towards a goal.

I’m building a tech solution that should drive more buyer leads to an agent’s pipeline. But to build this I will need access to NAR APIs. Is there any developer here who can share their experience building with the AP...

I golf, play a lot of softball, run most days, walk my dogs, do some real estate projects.... stuff like that. 

I have been playing the multifamily game for almost 10 years now, and the GRM is one of my least favorite methods personally since it ignores so many important factors (steam boiler versus electric baseboard heat as an example).