That is pretty consistent through much of the metro area.

It seems like consistent "we buy houses" style radio ads could generate a lot of leads but I'm sure they are too pricey to be worth it, otherwise I would probably be hearing them already.

After confirming that what they listed is something they transact often and it seems like their inventory might be a good fit we exchange contact information and I send over a clean document which outlines our acquisition criteria for their records.I follow up consistently and promptly and continue to provide feedback on the listings they send until the trust is built and we find a deal that is a good fit.

To be a good flipper and consistantly make money you need to have several skills and avoid severa mistakes that are very common:1) Overestimating ARV (after repair value) - it is human nature to be optimistic and look at the best case scenario, but you have to be realistic when analyzing the end sale price of a property.

Looking at AROI for individual projects is dubious, I agree.Looking at AROI for a number of projects is actually a pretty good way to measure, if you have a large enough sample size, are fairly consistent with the AROI that is produced and have zero or negligible down time between projects.

You get situations where the landscaping is magnificent but the HVAC repair bills are through the roof since the board consistently failed to replace 30 year old failing equipment.As an aside, many of the older properties have utilities paid out of the HOA.

I'd be with @Elizabeth Colegrove on this, @Max Tanenbaum.Be like a parent: be consistent.

Isn't the consistency with which the CA unemployment rate doesn't go much below 5%, then is followed by a recession..?

Each investor is consistent with their purchasing method.  

A full table saw is needed to get your cuts consistent and fast, Also its very difficult if not impossible to ever change out a plank if something happens to it.