His team is adding a course on buying businesses, and they are also working on adding Real Estate College Semesters and learning badges. 

If you are looking to just calculate profitability, set how much profit you want to make then:ARV - Purchase Costs - Holding Costs - Selling Costs - Desired Profit - Rehab Budget (including contingency) = Maximum Allowable OfferIF you cannot calculate those numbers, a spreadsheet isn't going to help you. 

If you work the valuations out right you can purchase a duplex with your 1031 exchange that will allow you to move into one half immediately again. 

I guess I could do some work-arounds -- maybe reserve one unit in the first purchase for use as an AirBnb, and reserve my own time in it when needed - instead of claiming it as a primary.Are either of you (or anyone) familiar with a finance product/loan that will allow me to purchase under $150,000 (w/ strong credit) and do much of my own work and live-in a portion as a primary residence?  

I have recently been made aware that I get straight to business without really concerning myself for the sellers side of the story and when you have the sellers problems, goals, etc.

Almost always it is in the customers favor to exaggerate or make false accusations against a business they are trying to slander vs the business which has much more to lose.

They said we have to build new walls because the old walls are directly on the concrete, and this is not allowed.

Personally, I self manage but have built systems to allow it to be fully remote and very passive.

Typically homes in-between tenants, or a new purchase with intent to have renters within 30 days this is allowed. 

A strong business foundation ensures long-term success.