this simply is not how the industry operates.Call any number of other turn key outfits to see how they operate.and thank you for the kind words.. 

Drawing from your industry expertise, what would you consider the average success rate for Fix-and-Flip investments, and which localities offer the most potential?

That’s why I shifted my focus to the Midwest, where industries are growing and property prices are still affordable.

Agents and anyone in this industry got lucky and used to the COVID times when things were insane.

Quote from @Abass Aden: I’m relatively new to the real estate industry, having recently shifted my focus to wholesaling.

That has been a big thing.The easy way I think to say it is if you are a lender, agent, insurance person, you shouldn't be starting forum posts to elicit feedback in your industry or genre.

If the laws are still concerning to you, then buy a commercial property, like an office or industrial property, in your area. 

I think if the industry as a whole was a little more honest with it self and with market participants you might not have as many waiting for something that is not likely to happen in the short term. if you need a house, you need a house. but, if you think something will change in 6 months you might be able to hold on, but if it likely will not change in the near term you might just bite the bullet and buy. 

Quote from @Mohan Sadashivaiah: I would like to know if Data analysis in needed in Real Estate industry.

It is a very volatile industry and its experiencing diverging trends.