The only real differentiation can be in operations, and operational efficiencies.  

We bought Ocean Walk Shoppes out of bankruptcy cash, no lender wanted to to play here cost efficiently, about three years ago.

It also lets you create a market ID for just 0.3 SOL instead of the usual 3 SOL, making launches much more efficient.

And being a beast of focus, attacking that 1-thing, will assure your maximum efficiency. 

Regulation has slowed the market and made it harder to be an operator.I've never operated my Airbnb to its maximum efficiency because of the time it takes. 

This included installing new tile flooring at the front of the house to enhance curb appeal, upgrading the electrical panels for safety and efficiency, and putting on a new roof to ensure long-term durability.

I don’t do “buy and hold”.The thing is I’m ALWAYS looking for the highest ROI and most efficient and effective way to build my personal wealth.  

I'd like a systematic way, that's more efficient than my current excel sheet, to ensure I'm following up weekly with the same people while keeping notes etc.

They also require less time compared to owning a rental outright.The reasons that I don't like REIT's as you mentioned in your post is that they are not efficient from a tax standpoint.From my understanding, REITS pay ordinary dividends and not qualified dividends.

Typically a worthwhile real estate broker will save you time through efficiency and add at least equivalent value in actual dollars through effectiveness.