I agree, systems and models are key.

I might not close 3 deals in a month but I am working on 5 to 10 million dollar transactions that take longer in scope.I could see asking that question for a buyer looking at 50k properties.Presenting low offers that are not close to market would be a NO for most busy brokers/agents.Again when you are in demand a broker/agent can set business model standards to go by.A newbie just entering the business has nothing generally so they will do a "numbers investors" bidding hoping to get some crumbs on a small sale.

Is it going to check out and snap pictures on an REO in Houston on a Saturday Morning, perform the CMA, determine if the ARV will work for his or her business model, while my client  closes a deal in Florida, or is on a golf course on vacation? 

That is the only time in my career that I've used ratios.To provide some additional examples which may provide insight into why this is a questionable practice in my opinion:- I recently purchased a $300 kitchen faucet for less than $100 (it was the last remaining one on the shelf and so was on clearance (the model, although a top rated product in this price point had been discontinued by the manufacturer - although more likely just the model "number" was discontinued, but that's another topic altogether).  

They only operate here in Alberta but they have a solid busines model so I bet there are other companies like them all over the world. 

Has anyone done the modeling or experience determining which investment strategy is best.For modeling purposes lets use 600K self directed IRA funds would be made available.

Sharing here for conveneince:Bullet Points for St Petersburg: Short term rentals (anything less than a month) are technically illegal, but...Code enforcement only enforces this on a "by complaint" basis.The City can't change this law in any way (in either direction) without risking losing the ability to regulate short term rentals altogether, so...We have a thriving Air BNB "black market", but it's inherently risky and you should not base your long term cash flow numbers on this model...the smart strategy seems to be get it while you can, but be prepared to quickly shift to a long term rental strategy if you get busted.

This of course is the general model and challenge of wholesaling.

Is the AirBnB play for a post COVID environment or do you think that business model would be successful in the state we are in? 

Is there business model one that I would want to duplicate?