I had a contractor tell me that he makes 100% profit and he doesn't do anything other than meeting a client for an estimate.

Difficult to compare numbers unless ton is mentioned.

While I appreciate the compliment, the situation is quite difficult because they paid way too much basing their price (and business plan) on an unobtainable reality.

Home warranty programs are money-makers for the company, not for the client.

I'm super excited about it for my STR clients because it is currently anything but seamless to convert from Guesty for Hosts to Guesty for Pro. 

@Rickey Walker, due to market conditions, interest rates, and scarce inventory, sourcing and acquiring long-term cash flow rentals is difficult, to say the least, unless you put down 35%-40%.As I inform most folks, you'll need to implement a creative strategy if your investment criteria predominantly focus on achieving cash flow.

Most successful investor-friendly agents get their deals from multiple sources i.e. lead generation efforts; auctions; past clients; local network; active investors/wholesalers; other brokers; online marketing/advertising efforts; bandit signs; direct mail; etc - What do you require in order to take on a new client?

Advanced systems are difficult and pricey.

Way less difficult than STRs, once you get your systems in place and have a handy person on the ground. 

For example, a lot of clients who have come to me recently were underwriting their deals with 8-9% interest rates, whereas I have a lending partner who can finance most investment properties at 6.25-6.50%.