What are they missing that would truly make searching for real estate revolutionary or even just better, simpler, etc.

It would be revolutionary for Real Estate.

I don’t think I’m doing anything revolutionary here... has anyone ever successfully used this tactic or anything similar?

It's certainly not a new or revolutionary concept, but again, the underlying principles behind understanding value aren't something that can be taught in a book, on a website, or through a seminar...it takes years of experience, hard work and above-average intellect...

However, the current system does allow for the economy to expand during periods of innovative and revolutionary advances, e.g., the Information Age, without resulting in dangerous deflation as would occur with a fixed money supply.Ok, who's next?

Induction cooking is perhaps the most revolutionary advancement in cooking technology the last 30 years.

Here are some references for ambitious learners.Uncle @Bill G above likes to lecture.http://www.kapre.com/real-estate-coursesget the broker course books. aint easy.Bookshttp://www.amazon.com/Blacks-Dictionary-Standard-N...http://www.amazon.com/Examples-Explanations-Real-E...http://www.amazon.com/Dictionary-Estate-Terms-Barr...http://www.amazon.com/IRA-Wealth-Revolutionary-Str...http://www.amazon.com/Finance-Real-Estate-Place-Ti...http://www.amazon.com/Retiring-Right-Third-Success...http://www.amazon.com/NLP-Essential-Guide-Neuro-Li...http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0793136601/ref=sr_...http://www.amazon.com/about-Escrow-Real-Estate-Clo...I have been at this 32 years and I am still learning.Bill G I think is 80 something.

Yes Brian all that is true, I have all my JV Cash and Credit Partners read this book.http://www.amazon.com/IRA-Wealth-Revolutionary-Str...Patrick Rice from Pensco Trust.  

It won't be anything revolutionary, but it's a quick, easy way to find out what you might not know. 

I enjoyed it, but it was not revolutionary for me like it was for many others.