There are so many ways to pick up a good deal without instant equity. 0% down owner finance, subto at a low interest rate and monthly payment.

Negotiating the price down allowed me to have instant equity and allowed me to set my self up in the future to scale up again, whether it is buying a package of single families or a multifamily.

I offer a 5 day funding, instant decision HELOC up to 80% on your primary and 70% on investment (not in LLC) 1 & 2 unit properties.

There's a setting in Airbnb that only lets guests with positive reviews instant book your place.

Granted, you say a couple true things.In Jan 2017, California passed a law that prohibits local municipalities from prohibiting ADUs (additional dwelling units). 

He has 2-3 Subways and he was telling me that you do need at least 2 to get the instant cash-flow because of Subway's payment plan.

you go to Google.Anyone and everyone goes to google to find instant answers.

The last one I completed in 2020 had an instant $100k equity added the day it was done.

I think the fundamental mistake is thinking REI is instant cash flow. 

That was then rented out while construction started to convert a 275 sq ft detached garage to an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).