I've been emailing mine consistently month after month, and they don't have anything logged since LAST YEAR! 

The reason landlords, especially large multi family owners have stated , objective criteria is so if they get sued for discrimination against a protected class, they have a solid defense to tell a judge with their consistent, objective criteria. 

If you consistently analyze properties, it will be much easier to recognize a good deal when it shows up.

I also think everything posted on BP is moot since it all consists of people's thoughts and opinions and has no real effect on the underlying matter. 

Have a small plaza that consists of mainly mom and pop style stores/ tenants.

If you are consistent with learning real estate over the next 4-6 months, you’ll be ready to purchase your first (or next) property in NO TIME!

Avoid anyone that doesn't get you a bid when they say they will or submits a bid that consists of a few sentences on a Word doc.

Further, the Fannie definition of a 2-4 unit property is "A property that consists of a structure that provides living space (dwelling units) for two to four families."

Regarding Zillow the local MLS does a great job of feeding new listings to its sight, as well as, well over 12,000 other third party real estate web sites.

Yep.. feeding frenzy continues...no end in sight.