These currently aren't fancy units. - Value add - When building additional units, what steps should be taken to determine how many can be built? 

We've put in a tremendous amount of work to make the RTR Academy community and education as beneficial as possible for investors of all experience levels. 

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

Scaling up properties requires cash flow or equity, continuous education, networking, mentorship, patience, and persistence.

Misled by gurus on YouTube hyping how people JUST LIKE THEM with no capital, experience or real estate education, can join his mentorship and make these incredibly profitable deals.  

If you build a buyer's list and you send them deals where the repair costs aren't close, you will lose them.

Quote from @Charles Evans: You aren't crazy, but you must be honest about the true cost of ownership.

I have seen some properties on MLS that I contact my realtor and they may know right away the reason it isn't selling from showing it previously, or they can review the realtor comments that aren't viewable by the public on MLS.Other potential reasons I have seen properties listed on MLS for a long time. 1) Some investors may not be comfortable inheriting existing tenants.2) It may be it is a class C neighborhood. 3) Structural issues.

Still not 100% on the route we'll take on our fist project together, but I like to know as much as I can regarding all of my options so I can make an educated decision. 

@Zach Lemaster I think that is a great point; we are getting a phenomenal education along the way, and it is a heck of a lot cheaper than college.