Quote from @Dana Yobst: Quote from @Julio Gonzalez: @Dana Yobst While it may seem like a simple concept, it's actually a very complex process that requires significant documentation as well as specific methodologies.

The numbers may be 30-40% lower than today's cost, but the process/approach to estimating may be good for you to review.

If you are just downloading data room info from brokerage sites and plugging into a model, you are refining your skills on the "act", which is certainly necessary and helps make the process faster.  

Like you, I’m diving into books and podcasts, but I also believe there’s immense value in learning alongside others and gaining hands-on experience.I’m in the process of connecting with like-minded individuals to create a community of new investors who are eager to learn, share knowledge, and even collaborate on deals.

It can be a drawn-out process, but it might get you closer to that $500k value.

I was in the process of about to get into the real estate world of investing until this occurred.

You can always leave and repeat the process and rent out your old living area.  

You sound like the brave side of the coin in that you did due diligence and respected the process.  

It seems like they help you find a deal, work through the process, sometimes property management etc...

When managing multiple applications, it’s crucial to ensure your process is both fair and compliant with local, state, and federal housing laws, including the Fair Housing Act.A best practice to avoid any perception of bias or confusion is to process and work on one application at a time.