And the top tier agents have their ego at the deal level.

Raising rents to market levels is a big deal and hard to do. 2.

You get to take depreciation on an appreciating asset, you can even get tax credits for various projects and actions which depending the level your at equals a pay-day. 

I would add there has to be some level of human monitoring going on.

Again, others might feel differently here.3) property level due diligence: (takes seconds to weeks per deal): here is where I drill in with the low-level details.a) pro forma popping: I examine all the assumptions, and see if they are overoptimistic or not.

Even really skilled operators are left with no back up plan because they can't pivot to LTR in that market, can´t fetch the price they paid because the STR has lost some steam and was bought using nightly rate numbers etc.

If you want to understand 5-year outlook, I'd look for multifamily construction data in your area to understand what level of new units is and will be coming online in the near future. 

With Debra's expertise and keen negotiation skills, we secured the home for $100,000, ensuring it was positioned for a profitable and quick resale.

That’s a Cardone-level play—treat asset management as the CEO of your investment.

It's like asking someone what you should look for in a wife.You need to focus on what your goals are first, then take a personal inventory of your own knowledge, skills, interests, finances, available time, etc.