Also, these were put into business by and before 2022.There are also desktop / modeling study options that aren’t DIY and are still done by engineers 

@Travis Elliott Cost segregations aren't always beneficial.

If you are looking at properties in need of renovation, they want you to know your costs up front and many will be as-is purchases with the expectation that you aren't requesting repairs and your costs are confirmed.Depending on your state, but likely in all states, you have an inspection contingency in the contract, but what you will learn is that you will be competing against seasoned investors and contractors who know their numbers and houses so make better as-is offers.

." - So we authorize the work.Contractor submits the quote yesterday for $8k and is threatening me about it. 

the reason you aren't getting deals probably isn't lack of experience but lack of money/ down payment. 

Some won't but I would want that so they aren't pulling random #'s out of the air.

You aren't getting the tenant out no matter what.

As such, many aren't incentivized to advise you along that path (sad but true).

Most aren't in class, studying, etc then.

We now have rentals and flips all over NE Florida and aren't so limited but that came with more experience and learning more about those surrounding areas.Would love to hear more about what you and your husband's goals are with investing!