The debt on real estate right now is more valuable than the real estate.

Definitely should check out J Scott's book on estimating rehab costs: https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/the-book-on-estimat...I wrote a long article a while back on due diligence that would also be worth reading (well, at least I think it is): https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/due-diligence-ultimate-gu...

I've learned very valuable information from the experienced investors on BP - some of whom I've talked to by phone or gotten on Zoom calls and they have saved me from making offers on anymore bad deals. 

Any articles, youtube videos, or books that you would recommend?

And when you invest in relationships and go the extra mile, you create something far more valuable than a single deal—you build a business people can trust and rely on when it matters most.

That said, expect to deal with a fair amount of fluff leads.The two best strategies I’ve found are inbound methods: direct mail and Google Ads.As you mentioned, direct mail can be expensive, but it can also result in highly discounted properties.Regarding SEO, while it’s a valuable strategy, it’s not necessarily "cheap."

Here's an article with additional FAQs on cost segregation studies that you may find helpful.

An article was cited in the discussion mentioning a link in the Akron Business Journal.

It’s a valuable tool to help you know if you are building wealth and progressing toward your financial goals.

I'm not looking to compromise on the analysis; rather I just am still seeing "2024" articles coming up about the 1% rule being a good rule of thumb and wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything obvious.