They don't want to waste that answering constant questions from buyers who may or may not do anything, play games, flake out, etc.Example I would want to see your financials and capacity to buy.

That's a waste of my time. 

However real estate investing it a totally new concept to me.I’ve read a few books and done quite of bit of research but I can’t decide if the strategy/method of investing I am thinking of would best work with my current situation.I do own a principle residence with a mortgage + heloc portion (currently have $30k in it with no balance) and minimal credit items on history and have over 800 score.

Individually putting names into a spreadsheet is a HUGE waste of time.

Agents don't have to do anything that wastes their time.  

If you're looking for minimal upkeep and minimal reno - I'd probably avoid the central downtown area as you will need to make a heavy investment in those properties to get to that kind of cash flow or the high return you're looking for right away.Best of luck to you!!

The listing agent is saving you from wasting your, or their, time. 

If multifamily properties in your market are selling quickly and close to full asking price, then you're probably just wasting everyone's time.

I think BPO is a waste of time.

Also, it's such a waste of time going around collecting rent in cash from tenants, seems like an archaic way of managing.