It is likely more useful for long distance investors than it is for those investing in their own back yards, but a useful tool nonetheless.Is there anyone who can attest to the accuracy of its ratings?

You will have a much larger pool of buyers.  

If so, you open yourself up to a larger pool of candidates. 

Another option (which from your posts, doesn't sound like one you would like to entertain) is speak to a lender that offers a portfolio product where you can pool properties valued at $72k - $99k together to achieve a total minimum loan amount of $300k ($50k per property). 

This eliminates the four kids wanting to pool their money and rent something they can't afford which is always a mess.2.

I'm trying to find private REI clubs that pool capital together for better purchasing power/due diligence efforts/etc. to invest passively in RE syndications (multi-family, development, mobile home, self-storage, etc.). 

When I had bought the building 2 years ago it was winter time and the entire back yard was dog crap from someone's emotional support animal.

Hi I am about to purchase a 5 bed 2 bath about 2000 sq ft no pool in lone mountain vegas. 

I am of the school of thought that your own back yard is the best place to begin in this industry.

Anthony,Be very careful to understand the difference between asking 1 investor for a loan and pooling funds from multiple investors.