The fee for this service is basically passed down to the guest one way or another.

Basically cash in the bank is a very good way to get an approval on bigger loan amounts or in general.

But it is still just VERY basic. 

Not actively do deals ...so , basically new investors are **** outta luck , by the time they figure all this out

Not sure if its "too basic" but its where my mind goes.- I'd start with the end. 

This is a significant down side to me as a long term investor as it basically wipes out your cash flow. 

Try to rehab a house 2,000 miles away with no money as a beginning investor.I basically had to run a pyramid scheme in order to finish this project.

Basically, flip partnerships suck unless you spend a long time being clear about the roles and payouts, etc.

Finally the pro formas that they provide are absurdly basic and neglect at least 25% expenses, so are essentially useless. 

My logic behind a area to hold is basically is in my zone of knowledge that means close in and in a  A-B area .BIG fish can have the whole USA in their  zone .Outside of my zone I am thinking flip it there are exceptions like all rules .